The Applicant sought assessment of his arbitration expenses following a decision denying further statutory accident benefits but ordering the Insurer to pay his expenses.
The Applicant claimed $18,463.76 for legal fees and $15,090.32 for disbursements.
The Arbitrator assessed the reasonable legal fees at $13,509.98, allowing 167.5 hours of counsel time.
The Arbitrator also assessed various disbursements, including expert witness fees, travel allowances, and conduct money, allowing a total of $2,643.50 for disputed disbursements.
The Arbitrator held she had no jurisdiction to award interest on the expenses.
In total, the Insurer was ordered to pay $18,899.99 for arbitration expenses.
