Grohn v. Sisters of Charity Health Services Colorado

Opinion by

Judge TAUBMAN.

In this wrongful termination of employment action, defendants, Sisters of Charity Health Services of Colorado and Centura Health Corporation, appeal the district court’s denial of their motion to stay proceedings and compel plaintiff, Carol A. Grohn, to arbitrate her claims. Because we conclude that arbitration is required, we reverse.

The dispositive issue in this appeal is whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), 9 U.S.C. § 1, et seq. (1994) requires arbitration of wrongful termination of employment claims, notwithstanding the holding in Lambdin v. District Court,…