Teamsters Local Union No. 639 v. Transdev Services, Inc., No. 8:2023cv00780 - Document 31 (D. Md. 2023)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Peter J. Messitte on 11/22/2023. (bas, Deputy Clerk)

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Teamsters Local Union No. 639 v. Transdev Services, Inc. Doc. 31 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO.639, * Plaintiff, * V. * Civil Action No. 23-780-PJM TRANSDEV SERVICES,INC. * Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION Teamsters Local Union No. 639 (the "Union") has filed a Motion for Summary Judgment (EOF No. 19). Transdev Services, Inc. has filed a Motion to Stay Case and Remand to Arbitration or, in the Alternative, to Permit Its Use of Expert Evidence (BCF No. 24). Both Motions are fully briefed {see ECF Nos. 23, 25, 27, 30). Based on the parties' submissions, the Court finds that a hearing is unnecessary. See D. Md.Local R. 105.6. For the reasons provided below, the Court will DENY Transdev's Motion to Stay Case and Remand to Arbitration or, in the Alternative, to Permit Its Use of Expert Evidence(ECF No.24) and GRANT the Union's Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 19). BACKGROUND The factual and procedural backgrounds described in both Motions are substantially the same. Accordingly, the Court recounts the facts relating to the Union's Motion for Summary Judgment(ECF No. 19). I. The Parties, Their Agreement,the Termination of Sablan, and the Arbitration Award The Union is an unincorporated labor organization that serves as the "exclusive bargaining representative of certain drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, gatekeepers, and utility employees" 1 Dockets.Justia.com

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