The applicant sought an award under O. Reg. 664, alleging the respondent unreasonably withheld or delayed payment of statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.
The respondent had denied several treatment plans for occupational therapy, psychological assessments, and chiropractic services, maintaining the denials even after determining the applicant's injuries fell outside the Minor Injury Guideline.
The Tribunal found the respondent's continued denial of these benefits for over six months without reasonable explanation constituted an unreasonable delay.
The Tribunal ordered the respondent to pay an award of $1,500 plus interest.
