Arbitrator orders each party to bear their own expenses following a mixed-success accident benefits arbitration.
Following an arbitration regarding statutory accident benefits where the applicant was awarded a small portion of the claimed death benefits, both parties sought their expenses.
The arbitrator considered the criteria under the Insurance Act and Regulation 664, including the applicant's lack of success, the conduct of both parties, and the complexity of the issues.
The arbitrator concluded that neither party was entitled to their expenses, ordering each party to bear their own costs.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesJun 8, 1999
