A California judge has ruled against the Los Angeles Rams' arbitration rules in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former employee Brittany Todd. California Superior Court Judge Alexander C.D. Giza denied the Rams' motion to compel arbitration, stating the agreement was "an example of an employer's attempt to overreach" and created "a roadblock to an employee pursuing his or her employment related claims."

The Rams had argued that Todd, who worked for the team from July 2017 to March 2026, signed an updated arbitration agreement in April 2025. Todd's attorney contended the agreement was "unenforceable because it is unconscionable." The judge found the agreement incorporated NFL constitution and bylaws, giving the commissioner broad authority, but failed to exclude or provide a timeline for "not football-oriented" disputes like retaliation claims. The judge also noted the team failed to provide Todd with the necessary documents.

Judge Giza declared the agreement "clearly unconscionable on its face" and "drafted to place a thumb on the scales in the employer's favor." Plaintiff's attorney Mike Caspino stated, "It's time the commissioner and the teams realize they can't take advantage of their employees." The decision could set precedent for other NFL employees in California.