Schumacher v. Ayerve

Opinion

JOHNSON, J.

In this case the trial court allowed an offset against an arbitration award in favor of appellant for medical payments previously paid by respondent’s insurer and ordered that satisfaction of judgment be entered. We find the trial court had no basis for finding the judgment was in fact satisfied and reverse the judgment.

Facts and Proceedings Below

Appellant filed a personal injury action as a result of an automobile accident. Appellant, Ursula W. Schumacher, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by respondent, Alicia Pilar Ayerve.

After appellant filed suit, respondent’s insurer…