FPCA Automobile Division: Member Input Needed Regarding Arbitration Provision in HB 967

Feb 25, 2011

FPCA Automobile Division Members:

Concerns have been raised regarding the “prevailing party” standard within the arbitration mechanism for PIP claims that is included in Section 4 of House Bill 967.  Specifically, it has been suggested that including the prevailing party standard leaves the arbitration mechanism vulnerable to a constitutional challenge and that the prevailing party standard should be removed.

HB 967 is attached.  Please provide any thoughts you may have with respect to this issue to Katie Webb (kwebb@cftlaw.com) as soon as possible.