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Application for income replacement benefits dismissed due to complete lack of evidence regarding pre-accident employment.
The applicant sought income replacement benefits (IRBs) following a motor vehicle accident.
The Licence Appeal Tribunal dismissed the application, finding that the applicant failed to meet her burden of proof.
She provided no information about her pre-accident employment, duties, or income, and failed to address discrepancies in the medical evidence or the impact of her paid maternity leaves and return to work.
Standard of review on appeal from a master is the same as from a judge.
The plaintiffs appealed a Divisional Court decision that restored a master's order requiring them to post security for costs.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, confirming that the standard of review on an appeal from a master is the same as from a judge, as set out in Housen v. Nikolaisen.
The court found no basis to interfere with the master's analysis of the evidence or application of principles regarding security for costs.
