Register v. White

CALABRIA, Judge.

Melissa Register (“plaintiff’) appeals the 5 August 2002 order denying her motion to compel arbitration. Since we find plaintiff’s claim was not barred by the applicable statute of limitations and plaintiff did not waive her right to arbitration, we reverse.

On 30 June 1998, plaintiff was involved in an automobile accident while riding as a passenger in Steve Allen White’s (“defendant”) car. Thereafter, plaintiff filed suit against defendant. On 8 August 2001, defendant’s insurance company tendered the full limits of its policy, $50,000.00, to plaintiff. On 24 September 2001,…