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Arbitration claims dismissed and expenses awarded to insurer after applicant failed to attend scheduled hearings.
The applicant applied for statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.
The matter proceeded to an arbitration hearing, but the applicant failed to attend on two scheduled dates despite receiving notice.
The arbitrator proceeded in the applicant's absence pursuant to Rule 37.7 of the Dispute Resolution Practice Code.
As the applicant presented no evidence, she failed to meet her burden of proof, and her claims were dismissed.
The arbitrator ordered the applicant to pay $2,000 in expenses to the insurer due to her conduct prolonging the proceeding.
