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`BUTLER, STEPHEN
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`PAINE BARBARA
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`SUPERIOR COURT
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`J.D. OF HARTFORD
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`AT HARTFORD
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`NOVEMBER 7, 2018
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`ARBITRATORS DECISION
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`This matter was assigned for arbitration pursuant to C.G.S. §52-549(u) and was heard
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`by the undersigned Arbitrator at Hartford Superior Court on October 26, 2018. After
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`hearing the evidence presented, and reviewing the exhibits submitted, the following
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`facts are found:
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`PLEADINGS
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`The two count complaint alleges negligence in the operation of a motor vehicle which
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`struck the motorcycle operated by the plaintiff on April 27, 2017. Count one is against
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`the operator and count two against the owner.
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`FACTS
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`The vehicles were traveling side by side when the Defendant drifted from the left
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`lane, striking the Plaintiff who was in the right lane.
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`LIABILITY
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`are liable for the injuries to the plaintiff.
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`INJURY
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`Plaintiff went by ambulance to Hartford Hospital. He suffered lacerations and al
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`elbow injury. He developed lumbar pain that radiated into his leg.
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`DAMAGES
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`Plaintiffs damages exceed the limitation of $50,000.00 in the arbitration program. His
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`medical specials alone are $37,962.86.
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`The parties agree that damages exceed
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`$50,000.00 and that under that circumstances it would be inappropriate to enter an
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`award in this proceeding.
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`Donald A. Jacob‘s/Arbitrator
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