Insurer's request for a psychiatric examination granted after applicant obtained his own psychiatric report.
The insurer sought to compel the applicant to attend a psychiatric examination to determine his ongoing entitlement to income replacement benefits following a motor vehicle accident.
The applicant refused, arguing the insurer had already fully explored the psychological component of his claim through previous assessments and that the request was untimely.
The arbitrator found that because the applicant had recently obtained his own psychiatric report, which his counsel failed to disclose until the submissions on this motion, it was reasonably necessary for the insurer to obtain its own psychiatric opinion.
The insurer's request for the examination was granted.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesFeb 17, 1999
