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Are Umpires in an Insurance Appraisal Immune from Being Sued?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

This post is a follow-up to “Does an Umpire Have Immunity From Suit? Is an Appraisal an Arbitration in North Carolina?” The parties have filed appellate briefs on the matter and are awaiting a decision.1 Arguments for arbitral immunity made by the Umpire, O’Leary, are: The North Carolina Arbitration Act provides that arbitrators have the same … The post Are Umpires in an Insurance Appraisal Immune from Being Sued?