The applicant withdrew his application for statutory accident benefits but sought his legal expenses for the arbitration.
The insurer opposed and sought costs against the applicant and his representatives, arguing the proceeding was an abuse of process.
The arbitrator denied the applicant's request for expenses, finding his conduct unreasonably prolonged the proceedings.
The arbitrator awarded the insurer $1,000 against the applicant under section 282(11.2) of the Insurance Act due to his failure to comply with undertakings and production orders.
The insurer's request for costs against the applicant's representatives was denied for lack of statutory authority.
