Grewal v. Peel Mutual Insurance Company (20-010308)

The claimant sought to add a claim for punitive damages to his LAT application. Adjudicator Mazerolle held that the Tribunal did not have jurisdiction to award punitive damages in accident benefits disputes. The Tribunal’s jurisdiction was limited to matters provided for in the Insurance Act and Regulations. The Legislature provided clear authority to the Tribunal to grant a special award. No statutory authority existed for an award of punitive damages.