---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-087877"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ISPC"
cik: "0001558569"
company_name: "iSpecimen Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-11T21:20:32+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-11T21:22:33.425150+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# iSpecimen settles WestPark arbitration for $97,500; terminates underwriting agreements

## Summary
- Settles WestPark arbitration for $97,500 vs $269,999.91 claim; dismissal with prejudice filed Aug 10, 2026.
- Engagement agreements (Jul 31 & Oct 15, 2025) terminated in full; no tail fees or surviving provisions.
- Company denies liability; settlement is not admission; $97,500 charge expected in quarter ending Sept 30, 2026.
- WestPark underwrote $4.0M public offering closed July 25, 2025; no early termination penalties incurred.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-087877
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ISPC
- cik: 0001558569
- company_name: iSpecimen Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-11T21:20:32+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 1.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1558569/000121390026087877/0001213900-26-087877-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1558569/000121390026087877/ea0301317-8k_ispecimen.htm

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