Goldsmith v. Macri Associates, Inc. (In re E & G Waterworks, LLC)

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

Elizabeth D. Katz, United States Bankruptcy Judge

Before the Court is the “Motion to Compel Arbitration” (the “Arbitration Motion”) filed by Macri Associates, Inc. (“Macri”), the defendant in this adversary proceeding. Through the Arbitration Motion, Ma-cri seeks an order compelling the plaintiff, Jonathan R. Goldsmith, Chapter 7 trustee (the “Trustee”), to arbitrate the Trustee’s claim for turnover under § 542(b) of the United States Bankruptcy Code1 as well as additional claims for recovery based on various state law theories. At a hearing on the Arbitration Motion held…