Wanschura v. Western National Mutual Insurance Co.

OPINION

SEDGWICK, Judge.

This appeal is from denial of pre-judgment interest on confirmation of an arbitration award. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant Michael Wanschura’s daughter was killed in a traffic accident in 1983. Appellant, as trustee for the heirs, filed a claim against respondent Western National Mutual Insurance Company for underin-sured motorist coverage and demanded arbitration of the claim pursuant to the policy. Appellant did not request pre-judgment interest from the arbitration panel. The panel awarded $250,000 to appellant.

Appellant then moved in district court for confirmation of…