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Sasha Suda Moves to Block Arbitration in Philadelphia Museum Fight

The ousted director argues her contract carves out court proceedings rather than private dispute resolution.

Overview

  • Suda filed an opposition in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas asking the judge to deny the museum’s motion to compel arbitration and to allow a jury trial.
  • Her brief cites what it calls an explicit contractual exception to arbitration and requests that the court retain jurisdiction over the case.
  • The filing attaches texts, emails, and an HR salary letter that her team says show board awareness of cost‑of‑living pay increases handled through budgeting and HR.
  • The museum’s earlier petition accused Suda of misappropriating funds through three unauthorized raises totaling roughly $39,000, allegations she disputes.
  • The brief also seeks injunctive relief over alleged disparaging remarks by former board chair Leslie Anne Miller, as Daniel H. Weiss now serves as director and CEO.