Current Report Filing (8-k)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2018

CEL-SCI CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Colorado 01-11889 84-0916344 --------------------------- -------------------- --------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 8229 Boone Boulevard Suite 802 Vienna, Virginia 22182 --------------------- (Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: [phone]

N/A
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

Closing arguments in the arbitration against the former clinical research organization (CRO) for our Phase 3 trial concluded on April 25, 2018. The parties are now awaiting a decision from the arbitrator.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 25, 2018 CEL-SCI CORPORATION By: /s/ Patricia B. Prichep -------------------------------- Patricia B. Prichep Senior Vice President of Operations