In Re Shredder Co., LLC

OPINION ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS

DAVID WELLINGTON CHEW, Justice.

In this original proceeding, Relator, the Shredder Company, L.L.C. (“Shredder”), complains of the trial court’s failure to rule on its motion to compel arbitration. We conditionally grant mandamus relief as further specified herein.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Relator began employing Real Party In Interest Luis B. Cuevas (“Cuevas”) in 2004. On the date of his employment, Cuevas allegedly signed an agreement purportedly requiring him to resolve all disputes relating to work-related injuries through arbitration. Shortly thereafter,…