Jo-Anne Hughes

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries allegedly sustained during an arrest by two police officers.

The applicant was stopped for riding a bicycle without a light, refused to provide his name, and fled the scene, resulting in a physical altercation when officers apprehended him.

The Board found that the arrest was technically unlawful because the officer failed to specifically ask for the applicant's address, meaning the subsequent use of force constituted an assault.

However, the Board denied compensation under section 17(1) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act, concluding that the applicant's behaviour in refusing to identify himself and fleeing directly contributed to his minor injuries.

The applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being shot in the leg by an unknown offender who later pleaded guilty to attempted murder.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded $12,000 for pain and suffering, plus amounts for an ambulance, a prosthetic device, and income loss, totaling a current award of $12,662.23, while denying claims for damaged property and travel expenses.

The applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation as a victim of a crime of violence.

The adjudicator found the applicant met the criteria under section 5 of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The applicant was awarded a total of $7,400, comprising $5,000 for pain and suffering, $1,200 for past expenses, and $1,200 for future physiotherapy.

Claims for dental and hospital expenses were denied for lack of supporting documentation.

The applicant, a court security officer, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after an offender spat in his face.

The offender was convicted of assaulting a peace officer.

The Board found that while a crime of violence occurred, the applicant suffered no physical injury and provided no medical documentation to support his claim of psychological injury.

The claim was denied as the injuries were minor and transient, not amounting to bodily harm under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when his adult son assaulted him.

The applicant failed to attend the hearing, and the Board proceeded based on documentary evidence.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act, noting the offender was convicted of aggravated assault for an incident that resulted in the applicant suffering a broken jaw requiring multiple surgeries.

The Board awarded the applicant $10,000 for pain and suffering.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an altercation.

The Applicant claimed he was assaulted by a stranger who insulted his spouse.

However, police evidence and independent witnesses indicated that the Applicant, who was highly intoxicated, initiated the physical confrontation by pushing the stranger and swinging a piece of lumber at him.

The stranger's single punch in response was deemed reasonable self-defence by police and the Crown.

The Board concluded the Applicant was not a victim of a crime of violence and denied the claim for pain and suffering, awarding only $53.00 for medical record expenses.

The applicant filed a claim for compensation under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

A hearing was scheduled and the applicant was served with a notice of hearing.

The applicant failed to appear at the scheduled hearing.

Pursuant to section 7(1) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board proceeded in the applicant's absence and dismissed the application as abandoned.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after sustaining a severe wrist laceration during an altercation with his step-father.

The step-father had threatened the Applicant with a log, and the Applicant used a glass table to defend himself, which shattered and caused the injury.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board declined to reduce the award under section 17(1), finding the Applicant's conduct did not warrant a reduction given the severity of the injury.

The Applicant was awarded $11,639.15 for pain and suffering, income loss, and expenses.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being assaulted by a police officer while in a jail cell.

The officer punched the applicant, struck him with a baton, and pepper-sprayed him, resulting in a broken nose and permanent vision impairment.

The officer was subsequently convicted of assault and assault with a weapon.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act and awarded $10,000 for pain and suffering.

The Applicant, a police officer, applied for compensation after being shot at and pinned down by an alleged offender for several hours.

The Applicant suffered from anxiety, panic attacks, and chest pains as a result of the incident.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board found the Applicant to be a victim of a crime of violence (uttering threats) under section 5(a) of the Act.

The Board awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering and pre-authorized $1,200 for future counselling expenses.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for mental and nervous shock, expenses, and loss of income after her husband was violently assaulted.

The Board found that while the applicant experienced significant stress and anxiety transitioning to a caregiver role, she did not suffer a recognizable psychiatric illness required to establish mental and nervous shock.

Claims for travel expenses and lost vacation time were also dismissed, as travel expenses fell under the husband's maximum award and no actual income loss was proven.

The Applicant, a police officer, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when he was assaulted by the Offender during an arrest.

The Applicant suffered a stressed ligament in his right thumb and a sore right shoulder, requiring a splint and time off work.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $3,000 for pain and suffering.

Claims for property damage and unused hunting licenses were denied as they did not relate to medical treatment.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being pepper-sprayed and stabbed outside a pool hall, resulting in severe internal injuries and multiple surgeries.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act.

The Board awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering but denied the claim for income loss due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, alleging she was assaulted by a stranger while walking in Toronto.

The applicant provided inconsistent accounts of the incident, testifying at the hearing that she was accidentally bumped into, which contradicted her written application claiming she was punched.

The police had no record of the incident, and the applicant failed to provide medical documentation to substantiate her claimed injuries.

The Board dismissed the application, finding insufficient evidence on a balance of probabilities that a crime of violence occurred or that the applicant suffered resulting injuries.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board on behalf of her infant son for bereavement counselling and loss of financial support following the homicide of the child's father.

The Board found that a crime of violence had occurred.

However, the Board declined to award compensation for bereavement counselling as the need was not yet established, noting the applicant could apply to vary the order in the future.

The claim for loss of financial support was also dismissed due to a lack of documentary evidence proving the deceased provided support.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being assaulted by a stranger at a shelter.

The offender was convicted of assault.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act.

The assault exacerbated the applicant's pre-existing mental health conditions and head injuries.

The Board awarded $4,000 for pain and suffering.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being assaulted by a friend's son, who punched her multiple times in the head.

The offender pled guilty to aggravated assault.

The applicant suffered a broken nose, a broken orbital bone, and ongoing emotional and visual issues.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act and awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after fracturing his heel while fleeing from two unidentified strangers who confronted him with a baton on his property.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act, despite the lack of a conviction.

The Board awarded the Applicant $5,069.09, comprising $4,000 for pain and suffering, $979.49 for income loss, and $89.60 for medical expenses.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being assaulted by two men outside a bar.

The applicant was choked and slashed in the face with a knife, resulting in permanent facial scarring, nerve damage, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The offender pled guilty to assault and received a conditional sentence.

The Board found the applicant to be a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act and awarded a total of $12,500 for pain and suffering and therapy expenses.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for mental and nervous shock and bereavement counselling following the death of his brother, who was killed by the accidental discharge of a firearm.

The Board found that the applicant, who witnessed the immediate aftermath of the incident at the hospital, suffered a recognizable psychiatric illness as a result.

The Board awarded the applicant $7,000 for pain and suffering and pre-authorized $2,400 for future counselling expenses.