Andaloro v. Sawyer

EAGLES, Chief Judge.

Defendant is appealing from a sanctions order that the trial court issued based on defendant’s conduct in an arbitration proceeding.

On or about 14 May 1998, plaintiff, Frances Andaloro, was waiting in her automobile at a stoplight. Defendant, Rhonda Sawyer, was directly behind her. When the light turned green, defendant began to move forward without noticing that the plaintiff remained still. Defendant hit plaintiffs car. Plaintiff alleged that the impact injured her. Consequently, she filed suit seeking $3,000 in damages. Defendant admitted that she breached her duty but…