Roth v. Scott

OPINION

On March 10, 1993, appellant/defendant Jason Mark Roth was driving near an intersection in Henderson, Nevada when his automobile collided with the automobile travelling in front of him. Respondent/plaintiff Colin Scott was a passenger in the car that Roth hit. Scott was injured in the accident and filed a complaint for personal injuries and damages in district court.

Scott alleged special damages totalling approximately $11,000; therefore the claim was subject to mandatory, non-binding arbitration pursuant to the Court Annexed Arbitration Program (“the arbitration program”) and the…