The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.
The applicant failed to attend two pre-hearing discussions and the arbitration hearing itself.
The insurer brought a motion to dismiss the application.
The arbitrator proceeded in the applicant's absence pursuant to Rule 37.9 of the Dispute Resolution Practice Code and dismissed the application because the applicant failed to meet his burden of proof.
The insurer was awarded $1,964.35 in expenses due to the applicant's conduct in unnecessarily prolonging the proceeding.
