Robert A. Creo

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

After her representative withdrew due to her failure to cooperate, the insurer brought a motion to dismiss the claim.

The applicant failed to participate in the pre-hearing or the motion teleconference despite being served with notice.

The arbitrator granted the motion to dismiss with prejudice and awarded the insurer partial indemnity costs of $3,546.40.

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

After the applicant repeatedly failed to attend scheduled Examinations Under Oath and ceased communicating with his legal representative, the representative brought a motion to withdraw from the record.

The insurer brought a motion to dismiss the arbitration and sought costs.

The arbitrator granted the representative's motion to withdraw, dismissed the arbitration on the basis that the applicant had abandoned his claims, and ordered the applicant to pay $5,000 in costs to the insurer.