1. What was the arbitrator’s decision in this case?
2. Why did Judge Mottolese want to sanction the insurance company in this case for contempt of court?
3. Why did the state supreme court order that the order imposing sanctions be vacated?

Sullivan, C. J.
This case is before us on a writ of error brought by the named plaintiff in error, Allstate Insurance Company (plaintiff) . the insurer of the defendant in the underlying action, seeking reversal of an order of the trial court, Mottolese. J., the defendant in error (trial court), imposing sanctions against the plaintiff pursuant to Practice Book §§ 14-13.