Reported / Citable
Background
Pro se plaintiff Samuel Donald Boren sued Hugo Boss Retail, Inc., Christian Julian Frazier, Jon “JD” Perez, and Gabriel Martinez Garza in the Eastern District of Texas.
The defendants moved to compel arbitration and stay the action. A magistrate judge recommended granting that motion, ordering the parties to arbitrate, and administratively closing the case. Boren filed objections to the recommendation.
The Court’s Holding
After conducting de novo review of the report and Boren’s objections, District Judge Sean D. Jordan adopted the magistrate judge’s findings and conclusions.
The court granted the defendants’ motion to compel arbitration and ordered the parties to proceed to arbitration. It stayed the case pending arbitration, but modified the recommendation by declining to administratively close the case.
Key Takeaways
- The court compelled arbitration of Boren’s claims against all named defendants.
- The federal action remains stayed rather than administratively closed.
- The parties must file joint status reports every six months, beginning March 17, 2027.
Why It Matters
The order sends the dispute to arbitration while keeping the federal case open on the court’s docket. The stay preserves the court’s ability to monitor the matter through periodic joint status reports while arbitration proceeds.