Bacchus v. Farmers Insurance Group Exchange

HATHAWAY, Judge.

On April 7, 1967 appellants suffered severe and permanent personal injuries as the result of an automobile accident caused by an uninsured motorist. Pursuant to their policy with Farmers Insurance Group Exchange, the appellants’ claims were submitted to an arbitrator through the American Arbitration Association.

On April 16, 1968 the arbitrator awarded the sum of $8,200 to the appellant Reggie T. Bacchus and the sum of $10,000 to the appellant Helen V. Bacchus. The arbitrator provided in the award that the sums awarded were exclusive of any rights to recover under the medical…