Following a successful arbitration where the applicant was found to be catastrophically impaired and entitled to income replacement and attendant care benefits, the applicant sought legal expenses of $95,580.97.
The insurer argued for a reduction based on a global assessment and alleged double-dipping of expert witness expenses.
The arbitrator agreed that a global assessment was appropriate, capped expert witness expenses, and adjusted the paralegal's hourly rate to that of an articling student.
The applicant was awarded $55,000.00 inclusive of disbursements and taxes.
