Insured ordered to repay $47,942.86 in accident benefits after Tribunal finds collision was staged.
The applicant insurer sought repayment of $47,942.86 in statutory accident benefits paid to the respondent, alleging the motor vehicle accident was staged and the claim involved wilful misrepresentation.
The respondent did not appear at the hearing.
Relying on expert accident reconstruction evidence, the Tribunal found that the collision did not occur as reported and was likely staged.
The Tribunal concluded the respondent engaged in wilful misrepresentation and ordered her to repay the full amount of benefits received, plus interest.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalJan 2, 2024
