The 1, 2, 3s of Evidence Visibility

As a response to member feedback, AF would like to break down Rules 2-1 and 2-5 to
provide further clarity on evidence visibility. 

1.    The evidence visibility rule currently applies only to TRS® Auto cases.
      
2.    Rule 2-1 is for recovering companies seeking damages. Evidence supporting damages is to be attached to the Feature Information workflow step. 


 
Screenshot of workflow steps

When the recovering company does not properly attach evidence to support its damages and this is raised by the responding company in the damage dispute section, the evidence will not be considered by the arbitrator, and the damages will not be awarded (Rule 2-1).

Screenshot of Company-Paid Damages

If damage evidence placement is not argued by the responder, evidence placement is not an issue. 

3.    Rule 2-5 is for responding companies raising a damage dispute. Evidence supporting damage disputes is to be attached to the Feature Response workflow step.

Screenshot of workflow steps
       
When the responding company does not properly attach evidence to the Feature Response workflow step to support its damage dispute (i.e., evidence is attached to liability arguments) and this is raised by the recovering company, the evidence will not be considered by the arbitrator (Rule 2-5). 
 

The information provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be submitted in cases as evidence.