In a recent legal turn of events, the Arizona appellate court has overturned the dismissal of a legal suit brought about by an ex-employee against her previous place of work. The court decided that the lower-tier court initially overstepped its judicial bounds by dismissing the case before the parties had been ordered to arbitration.
As mandated by the employment contract, any disputes should first be subjected to arbitration before undergoing any sort of court proceedings. This overlooked stipulation led to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, taking the necessary step to vacate and remand the Maricopa County Superior Court’s prior decision.
The particulars of the case revolve around plaintiff Michele Gray’s claim of employment-related discrepancies with her ex-employer, GC Services. Given that party agreement to resolve any disputes via arbitration was explicitly laid down in the employment agreement, it becomes clear the lower court’s decision had gone against the contractual obligation.
With the higher court’s intervention, both parties will now attend arbitration to resolve the dispute before any further court involvement. For a more comprehensive report of the case, visit here.