Roggio v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance

OPINION OF THE COURT

Casey, J.

When defendant notified plaintiff that all of her claims arising out of a February 3, 1981 motor vehicle accident were being denied as of October 22,1981, plaintiff elected arbitration under subdivision 2 of section 675 of the Insurance Law. On March 18, 1982, a health service arbitration proceeding was held. The arbitration panel approved payment of an X-ray bill with interest, but found that the other services rendered from October 22, 1981 through the date of the arbitration were unnecessary. Plaintiff appealed to a master arbitrator who affirmed the award in…