The applicant sought an assessment of legal expenses incurred during an arbitration and the subsequent assessment hearing.
The insurer argued the legal bill exceeded the maximum hours allowable under the Legal Aid Act.
The arbitrator allowed the legal expenses for the arbitration period, finding them reasonable given the complexity and duration of the hearing.
However, the arbitrator denied the expenses for the assessment hearing itself, ruling that it is a separate proceeding not covered by the Expenses Schedule.
