Gurganus v. IGS Solutions LLC (CA1/3 A170738, filed 9/25/25, pub. 10/17/25) Arbitration – Employment Law Weekly

Gurganus v. IGS Solutions LLC (CA1/3 A170738, filed 9/25/25, pub. 10/17/25) Arbitration

Phyllis W. Cheng, Esq.

ADR Services Mediator, Former Director of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (“DFEH”)

October 17, 2025

IGS Solutions LLC (IGS) appeals from the trial court’s denial of its motion to compel arbitration of a lawsuit brought by its former employee, Sarah Gurganus. IGS contends the trial court erred by concluding the arbitration agreement was unconscionable and in refusing to sever the offending provisions. We affirm.

https://www4.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/A170738.PDF

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