Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance v. Tanasio

OPINION

This case came before the Supreme Court on November 10, 1997, pursuant to an order directing both parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in the plaintiff’s appeal from a Superior Court final judgment confirming an arbitration award should not be summarily decided.

After hearing the arguments of counsel and considering the memoranda submitted by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown. The issues raised in the appeal will be decided at this time.

On January 5, 1994, the defendant, Carlos Tanasio (Tanasio), was injured in an automobile accident with…