Applicant awarded $7,704.47 in arbitration expenses after reductions to legal fees and expert disbursements.
Following a successful arbitration for statutory accident benefits, the applicant sought expenses of $22,076.18.
The insurer disputed the quantum.
The arbitrator reviewed the claimed legal fees and disbursements, reducing the hourly rate to the Legal Aid rate and disallowing administrative tasks.
The arbitrator also disallowed expert witness fees for a chiropractor and a social emotional assessor, finding their evidence unnecessary or irrelevant, but allowed the fees for the applicant's family doctor.
The applicant was awarded $7,704.47 in total expenses.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesNov 18, 2016
