Smith v. Edson

Opinion by

Judge RULAND.

Great West Casualty Company appeals from an order of the trial court requiring it to arbitrate its dispute with Hawkeye Insurance Company, relative to payments claimed due under the Colorado Auto Accident Reparations Act (No-Fault Act). We dismiss the appeal.

Plaintiff, Donald D. Smith, and defendant, James B. Edson, were involved in a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff later filed suit to recover damages based upon allegations that the accident was caused by defendant’s negligence. Plaintiff included a claim for medical expenses.

Following discovery and prior to trial,…