Harker's Distribution, Inc. v. Reinhart Foodservice, L.L.C.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND TO STAY PROCEEDINGS

MARK W. BENNETT, District Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION.928

A. Factual Background.928

B. Procedural Background.931

C. Arguments Of The Parties .932

1. Reinhart’s opening argument.932

2. Harker’s Distribution’s response.932

3. Reinhart’s reply.933

4. Harker’s Distribution’s surreply.934

II. LEGAL ANALYSIS.934

A. Governing Law.934

B. Is Harker’s Distribution Required To Arbitrate?.936

1. Is the “accountant remedy” arbitration?.936

2. What disputes are subject to arbitration?.939

3. Should…