In a precedent-setting opinion in New Jersey, a state appeals court has invalidated an arbitration agreement between a former Jenny Craig employee and the company, ruling that the failure to designate an arbitration forum or process meant that their supposed contract lacked a “meeting of the minds.”

Wednesday’s Appellate Division decision means that Marilyn Flanzman, a former longtime Jenny Craig employee, is allowed to press her age-discrimination and harassment lawsuit against the company in court.