Popelas v. Travelers Insurance

LESKINEN, J.,

Before this court is a petition to compel the appointment of an arbitrator filed by petitioner, John T. Pópelas III.

*221After full consideration of the record, applicable law, and briefs of counsel, this court finds that the parties in a dispute over underinsured motorists coverage (UIM) cannot be compelled to submit to arbitration, absent an agreement between the parties to arbitrate that issue. Therefore, this court denies petitioner’s petition to compel the appointment of an arbitrator.

BACKGROUND

On or about June 13,2002, petitioner was involved in a motor vehicle accident. At the…