Matthew C. Owen

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

After failing to attend a pre-hearing discussion, the applicant was provided notice of the arbitration hearing but failed to participate.

The arbitrator proceeded in the applicant's absence and dismissed the application for arbitration, as no evidence was presented to prove entitlement to the claimed benefits.

Additionally, the arbitrator granted a motion by the applicant's legal representative to be removed from the record due to a breakdown in the solicitor-client relationship.

The parties were invited to provide written submissions regarding expenses.

The applicants sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident but failed to attend their scheduled arbitration hearing.

The arbitrator proceeded in their absence and dismissed the applications, as the applicants failed to meet their burden of proof.

The arbitrator also granted a motion by the applicants' legal counsel to be removed from the record due to a breakdown in the solicitor-client relationship.