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Reconsideration dismissed; Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to award damages or process claims against non-insurer respondents.
The applicant requested a reconsideration of the Tribunal's decision not to process her application.
The application sought damages from an insurer and several non-insurer respondents for alleged breaches of the duty of good faith and civil conspiracy.
The Tribunal dismissed the reconsideration request, finding no error of law or fact.
The Tribunal held that its jurisdiction under section 280 of the Insurance Act is limited to disputes over statutory accident benefits and amounts, and it does not have the authority to award punitive or other damages against insurers or non-insurers.
