Taylor v. Cadle

WALKER, Judge.

On 28 July 1995, defendant was involved in an automobile accident with a vehicle driven by plaintiff Antonio D. Howard (Howard), in which plaintiff Connie Taylor (Taylor) was a passenger. Both Howard and Taylor (collectively plaintiffs) filed actions in Pitt County District Court seeking damages for the injuries they suffered, court costs, and attorney’s fees. Defendant answered, denying liability, and the cases were assigned to mandatory arbitration.

At the arbitration hearing, the arbitrator heard evidence from both parties, including evidence regarding plaintiffs’ request for…