Krone v. Balsis

Defendants appeal by leave granted from a May 17, 1985, order of the Wayne *557Circuit Court which set aside a "deemed acceptance” of a mediation award.

Gary Krone, a minor, was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on June 29, 1981, and suffered closed head injuries. Albert Balsis was driving the truck which struck Gary. The truck was rented from Ryder Truck Rental. Suit was filed on April 21, 1982, by Joseph Krone, individually and as next friend of Gary Krone, against both Balsis and Ryder. The case was submitted to mediation on July 23, 1984. The mediation panel found in favor of…