Retzio v. Epic Systems Corp.

Plaintiff filed a lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act against her former employer after she was terminated for refusing to be vaccinated against Covid-19. The district court sent the dispute to arbitration and dismissed the lawsuit. Plaintiff appealed the order to arbitrate, arguing that the arbitration agreement she entered into with her employer was not enforceable for a variety of reasons that the district court explained were frivolous and without merit. The Seventh Circuit agreed and affirmed. The Seventh Circuit also granted the defendant’s motion for sanctions and directed the plaintiff to reimburse defendant for the legal expenses it incurred on appeal. (BRENNAN and ST. EVE, concurring)