The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits.
Following a preliminary issue hearing where the applicant was precluded from proceeding to arbitration, the insurer sought its expenses.
The arbitrator found that the insurer was entirely successful and that the applicant had rejected a reasonable offer to settle.
The arbitrator awarded the insurer its expenses, fixing the amount at $1,590.68, inclusive of fees, disbursements, and taxes, after adjusting the hourly rate and disallowing court reporter fees and the insurer assessment fee.
