Arbitration of Keim v. Farm Bureau Insurance Co.

OPINION

AMUNDSON, Judge.

This case involves appellant’s eligibility for no-fault benefits. At the time of his injury appellant was unemployed. After respondent insurance company refused to pay appellant income loss benefits, he petitioned for mandatory arbitration and was awarded $6,245.00 in income loss benefits. Respondent moved to vacate the arbitrator’s award. The trial court concluded the arbitrator exceeded his power, vacated the arbitration award, and ordered a rehearing. The arbitrator responded by affidavit that a rehearing was unnecessary because his decision would not change. The…