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Sullivan, C. J., and Borden, Norcott, Katz, Palmer, Vertefeuille and Zarella, Js. Argued February 14--officially released May 22, 2001 Counsel

Wesley W. Horton, with whom were Kenneth J. Bartschi and, on the brief, Peter J. Bartinik, Sr., Lori N. Bartinik and Jason T. Prueher, certified legal intern, for the appellant (plaintiff). Michael M. Wilson, for the appellee (named defendant). Mark A. Milano, with whom was Indeg M. Raimundo, for the appellee (defendant The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company).
Opinion

SULLIVAN, C. J. The central issue in this case is whether the trial court properly determined that a choice of law question is not an insurance coverage

question subject to compulsory arbitration pursuant to General Statutes

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