Lucas v. City of Charlotte

WYNN, Judge.

This appeal arises from an action by plaintiff Teresa Lucas alleging that defendant Edgar Clifford Baker, while acting within the scope of his employment with defendant City of Charlotte (“defendant”), negligently operated a motor vehicle causing personal injuries to her and damage to her car.

With the agreement of the parties, the Mecklenburg County Superior Court referred their dispute to binding arbitration which resulted in a $5,312 award to plaintiff for her damages. Plaintiff next requested payment of her attorney fees, but defendant refused.

Thereafter, plaintiff returned to…