Ottman v. Fadden

OPINION

SHORT, Judge.

In a common law defamation action brought against a former employer, Thomas W. Ottman argues his claims have only a tenuous link to his employment and thus, are not subject to the compulsory arbitration provision of the securities industry standard U-4 registration agreement. Finding the employer’s two allegedly defamatory internal memoranda related to Ottman’s professional status and his performance as a stockbroker, the trial court granted the employer’s motion to compel arbitration. Ottman filed his statement of claim with the National Association of Securities Dealers…