Motion to Compel Arbitration
26CV003601: STRAW vs STRAN LOYALTY SOLUTIONS, LLC, et al. 06/18/2026 Hearing on Motion to Compel Arbitration in Department 16C
Tentative Ruling
NOTICE:
Please take notice, Department 54 has moved to Department 16C at the Tani G. Cantil- Sakauye Courthouse. The new courthouse is located at 500 G Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
TENTATIVE RULING:
Defendant Stran Loyalty Solutions, LLCs (Defendant) motion to compel arbitration is CONTINUED on the Courts own motion to July 23, 2026, to be heard subsequent to Defendants motion to transfer venue.
The minute order is effective immediately. No formal order pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1312, or further notice is required.
NOTICE:
Consistent with Local Rule 1.06(B), any party requesting oral argument on any matter on this calendar must comply with the following procedure:
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26CV003601: STRAW vs STRAN LOYALTY SOLUTIONS, LLC, et al. 06/18/2026 Hearing on Motion to Compel Arbitration in Department 16C
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