The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits.
The insurer scheduled three insurer examinations after the pre-hearing, which the applicant refused to attend, arguing the request was late and constituted trial brinkmanship.
The insurer brought a preliminary motion to stay the arbitration hearing until the applicant attended the examinations.
The arbitrator found the insurer's request reasonable, noting a change in the applicant's circumstances and a novel aspect to her claim since the last examinations.
The hearing was adjourned pending the applicant's attendance at the requested examinations.
