Cynthia A. Bell v. Katy A. McLaughlin

Supreme Court No. 2023-161-Appeal. (NC 19-464) Cynthia A. Bell : v. : Katy A. McLaughlin et al. : ORDER This case arises out of an arbitration hearing on claims for negligence brought by the plaintiff, Cynthia A. Bell. The plaintiff now appeals from an order denying her motion to vacate an arbitration award in the amount of $15,000 in her favor and a separate order granting the motion of the defendants, Katy A. McLaughlin1 and Daniel R. Pierce, to confirm the award. This Court directed the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided.…