David Fine

The Applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation for mental or nervous shock following the murder of his common-law wife.

The Applicant learned of the murder from police and attended the crime scene several days later to deal with her possessions.

The Board dismissed the application, finding that the Applicant did not meet the locational proximity factor required for a mental or nervous shock claim, as he did not observe the shocking event or its immediate aftermath.

The applicant, a special constable, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering compensation after being assaulted by a prisoner.

The applicant suffered permanent injuries to his right shoulder and right knee, as well as psychological issues.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence.

However, because the applicant had already received a Non-Economic Loss award from the WSIB for $9,800, which exceeded the maximum allowable CICB award of $5,000 for pain and suffering, the application was dismissed pursuant to section 17(3) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation following the shooting death of her son, an innocent bystander in a gang-related incident.

She sought compensation for funeral expenses, past and future bereavement counselling, and loss of financial support.

The adjudicator found that the death resulted from a crime of violence but dismissed the application because the applicant failed to provide any receipts, bank statements, or other supporting documentation to verify her claims.

The application was denied in its entirety.

The applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for funeral expenses following the stabbing death of her step-son.

The perpetrator was convicted of manslaughter, establishing that a crime of violence occurred under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

However, the applicant failed to provide any estimates, receipts, or documentation to prove the funeral expenses were actually and reasonably incurred.

Consequently, the application for compensation was denied.

The Applicant, an Uber driver, was randomly attacked by two unknown individuals and suffered physical and psychological injuries.

He applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering, $4,200 for income loss, $1,800 for future treatment, and expenses, totaling $12,380 plus costs.

The applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation for pain and suffering resulting from a physical assault.

While detained in a youth detention center, the applicant was randomly attacked by another detainee, resulting in a nasal bone fracture, concussion, and other injuries.

The Board found on a balance of probabilities that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and suffered injuries as a result.

The application was granted, and the applicant was awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering, lost income, and expenses following a workplace assault by a co-worker.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and assessed pain and suffering at $5,000.

However, because the Applicant had already received $8,000 from a civil settlement and a restitution order, the Board declined to award further compensation for pain and suffering pursuant to section 17(3) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

Claims for lost income were denied due to lack of evidence linking the job loss to the injuries.

The Board awarded $70 for the cost of obtaining medical records.

The applicant requested a review of a single member's decision denying a variation of a 2005 compensation award for pain and suffering.

The applicant sought additional compensation based on new medical evidence regarding a 1998 incident where she was struck in the head by a frozen object.

The review panel found that the single member appropriately exercised his discretion in concluding that the applicant's ongoing symptoms were not solely tied to the 1998 incident, noting subsequent injuries and other life events.

The request for review was denied and the original decision was confirmed.

The Applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation following an unprovoked assault in his apartment building lobby.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $7,500 for pain and suffering, plus $419.45 for out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Claims for counselling, loss of income, and legal costs were denied due to lack of supporting documentation or statutory authorization.

The applicant sought to vary a previous Criminal Injuries Compensation Board award to include $190 for a recent follow-up dental examination related to injuries from a crime that occurred over 26 years ago.

The Board denied the request, finding that the applicant failed to provide proof of payment for the examination.

Furthermore, the Board noted that the applicant had already received a reasonable total award of over $11,000, and it was not appropriate to provide further compensation for future follow-up appointments.

The applicant requested a review of a single member's decision which ordered the continuation of periodic payments but noted that the statutory maximum award of $365,000 would be reached in February 2023, after which no further payments would be made.

The applicant, who suffered severe permanent injuries from a violent attack and is unable to work, argued he would be left destitute.

The panel confirmed the original decision, finding no serious error of law or unreasonable exercise of discretion, as section 19(2) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act strictly limits total periodic payments to $365,000 per occurrence.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained in two separate incidents involving his uncle.

The first incident involved the applicant being struck by his uncle's motor vehicle.

The Board dismissed this claim, finding the incident was inadvertent and not a crime of violence.

The second incident involved a physical assault by the uncle, resulting in a facial fracture.

The Board granted this claim, finding the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence, and awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when the alleged offender kicked a door into the applicant's face during a dispute.

The alleged offender was initially charged with assault causing bodily harm, which was withdrawn upon entering a peace bond.

The Board found that a crime of violence occurred and awarded the applicant $5,000 for pain and suffering.

The claim for treatment expenses was denied due to insufficient evidence linking the expenses to the incident and a lack of clarity regarding the applicant's insurance coverage.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board conducted a review of the applicant's monthly periodic payments, which were awarded following the murder of her husband.

The Board considered the applicant's current financial situation, including her employment status, her sons' financial contributions, and her investment income.

The Board concluded that there was no change in circumstances requiring a variation of the order and directed that the monthly payments of $706.66 continue, subject to a future review.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for mental and nervous shock following the shooting death of her son.

The applicant was in another province at the time of the shooting and was informed of the event by telephone.

The Board dismissed the application, finding that the applicant did not meet the locational proximity requirement for a nervous shock claim, as she did not witness the shocking event or its immediate aftermath.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained as an innocent bystander in a shooting at a banquet hall.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and suffered physical and psychological injuries, including fractures to both legs.

The Board awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering, $2,022.10 for lost wages, $286.10 for expenses, and $400 for legal costs, for a total award of $11,708.20.