Arbitrator assesses applicant's arbitration expenses at $4,680.18, significantly reducing claimed fees and disbursements.
The applicant sought an assessment of her expenses following an arbitration for statutory accident benefits where she achieved minor success.
The arbitrator assessed the expenses on a party and party basis, reducing the claimed legal fees and disbursements significantly.
The arbitrator found the applicant's initial demand for expenses unreasonable and reduced her counsel fee to reflect the time the insurer spent responding to it.
The total expenses were assessed at $4,680.18.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesOct 31, 2000