Carmen Schroeder v. Western National Mutual Insurance Company

OPINION

HALBROOKS, Judge.

Following the district court’s denial of its motion to vacate a no-fault arbitration award, appellant insurer argues that the arbitrator exceeded his authority when he awarded no-fault benefits for the reasonable value of respondent insured’s household care and maintenance services that were not replaced. Because we conclude that the applicable provision of the no-fault statute supports the award, we affirm.

FACTS

On May 10, 2012, respondent Carmen Sehroeder was rear-ended on Highway 55 after stopping her vehicle to make a left turn. Sehroeder suffered a spinal fracture…