Ann-Marie McLaren — Professional Member

Ontario (College of Chiropodists of Ontario) v. Tomines, 2015 CanLII 110069

Chiropodist suspended for seven months and ordered to pay $15,000 in costs for false insurance billing and inadequate record-keeping.

The College of Chiropodists of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against the Member for professional misconduct, including failing to keep adequate records, failing to perform patient assessments, and submitting false or misleading insurance claims to Great West Life for orthotics and orthopedic shoes.

The Member admitted to the allegations and entered into an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee found the Member guilty of professional misconduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a seven-month suspension (with two months remitted upon completion of an ethics course), a two-year period of practice supervision, a reprimand, and $15,000 in costs.

OCPDTJun 16, 2017

for the College

Jordan GlickCounsel
1 appearance

for the Member

Dominador TominesSelf-represented
1 appearance

Independent Legal Counsel

Luisa RitaccaIndependent Legal Counsel
1 appearance

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Decisions

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Years active

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Tribunals

2015–2015

Active range

OCPDT1(100%)

Decision types

trial

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