Candace Wedlan v. Geico Insurance Company
Published: Mar. 8, 1997 | Result Date: Jan. 31, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 72200000099601MG – $14,519
Judge
Court
American Arbitration Association
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On Aug. 11, 1994, claimant Candace Wedlan, a 45-year-old news editor, went to an automobile dealer with a friend to purchase a car. While the claimant was on the lot looking at vehicles, an employee of the dealer backed a vehicle out and the rear tire ran over the claimant's foot, causing injury. The dealer's carrier was insolvent. The claimant brought an uninsured motorist claim against the respondent carrier.
Settlement Discussions
The claimant made a settlement demand for $11,500. The respondent made a settlement offer of $6,500.
Specials in Evidence
$3,293.86 $1,226
Injuries
The claimant claimed soft-tissue contusion and compression injuries to the dorsum of her right foot, requiring conservative orthopedic care, physical therapy and exercise.
Other Information
The award was rendered approximately _____ years and _____ months after the case was filed. The arbitration was held on Jan. 31, 1997 before Fred M. Charness, Esq., of AAA.
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