Insurer awarded $27,425.82 in expenses after successfully defending the majority of an accident benefits claim.
Following an arbitration and a subsequent application for variation/revocation regarding statutory accident benefits, the arbitrator determined the issue of expenses.
The insurer was almost entirely successful in the arbitration and entirely successful in the variation/revocation application.
The arbitrator awarded the insurer its expenses, fixing the amount at $27,425.82 inclusive of fees, HST, and disbursements, after assessing the reasonableness of the claimed preparation time and expert witness fees.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesFeb 8, 2019