San Francisco Unified School Dist. v. Keenan & Assocs.
Defendant Keenan & Associates (Keenan) appeals from an order denying its motion to compel plaintiff San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to arbitrate its claims against Keenan pursuant to arbitration clauses contained in agreements between Keenan and two joint powers agencies (JPAs).[1] Although SFUSD is a member of the JPAs, it is not a signatory to the agreements between Keenan and the JPAs. Keenan, nonetheless, claims it is entitled to enforce the arbitration provisions because SFUSD is a third party beneficiary of the contracts; SFUSD, by reason of its membership in the JPAs, is bound by Government Code section 6508.1 to assume the obligations of the JPAs; and the principles of equitable estoppel and agency apply. Keenan further claims that all proceedings between it and SFUSD should be stayed pending completion of arbitration. Additionally, Keenan appeals from an order denying its motion for reconsideration of the order denying its motion to compel arbitration. Court affirm the orders denying Keenans motion to compel arbitration and motion for reconsideration.
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