Avnet, Inc. is one of the world’s largest distributors of electronic components and embedded solutions and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Although the corporation’s products have been an important part of computer networking, the corporate name is neither an acronym nor a coined
THIS MATTER comes before the Court on Defendant Avnet Inc.’s Petition to Compel Arbitration and Motion to Stay, filed March 15, 1996, and Plaintiff’s Motion to Strike Affidavit, filed April 18, 1996. The Court, having read the motions and memoranda, and being apprised of the applicable law, finds that the motion to compel is not well taken, and the motion to strike is moot. I shall deny both motions for the reasons set forth below. -Alcaraz v. Avnet, Inc (1996)
I recognize that during the course of my employment differences can arise between the Company and me. To that end, the Company and I consent to the settlement by arbitration of any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to my employment or the termination of my employment. Arbitration shall be in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association before a panel of three arbitrators in or near the city where I am principally employed. -Paladino v. Avnet (1998)