Pelshaw v. Barnett

Plaintiff, Erma Pelshaw, as next friend of Lisa Pelshaw, a minor, appeals as of right from the trial court’s order denying her motion to set aside acceptance of a mediation evaluation and entering judgment in accordance therewith. We affirm.

On July 8, 1985, Lisa was riding her bicycle when she was struck by defendant’s car. She sustained multiple fractures and abrasions to her left leg. Plaintiff filed suit against defendant on January 29, 1986. A mediation hearing was held on October 6, 1986, and an evaluation of $7,500 was made. The evaluation reflected the mediators’ view that the issue of…