Dr. Eric Grief

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident, specifically claiming costs for medical cannabis and a social work assessment.

The Tribunal denied the claims for medical cannabis, finding it was not reasonable and necessary as the applicant reported deriving little benefit from it compared to other pharmaceuticals.

However, the Tribunal ordered the respondent to pay for the social work assessment because the respondent's denial letter relied on boilerplate language and failed to provide sufficient medical reasons, violating s. 38(8) of the Schedule.

Claims for an award under s. 10 of Reg. 664 were dismissed, but interest was awarded on the overdue payment for the social work assessment.

The plaintiff and defendant were neighbours involved in a long-standing dispute that culminated in a physical altercation.

The plaintiff sued for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of mental suffering.

The court found that the plaintiff was the aggressor and that the defendant's actions were justified as self-defence, as the force used was reasonably necessary and proportionate.

The plaintiff's action was dismissed, though damages were provisionally assessed.