Insurer ordered to pay ongoing weekly income benefits and a $20,000 special award for unreasonably withholding payments.
The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and received statutory accident benefits until the insurer terminated them.
The applicant sought ongoing weekly income benefits and a special award.
The arbitrator found that the applicant was substantially unable to perform the essential tasks of her pre-accident employment and was continuously prevented from engaging in any suitable employment due to chronic pain and severe depression.
The arbitrator also ordered the insurer to pay a $20,000 special award because it unreasonably withheld benefits by ignoring the recommendations of its own medical experts.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesAug 11, 1998
