The claimant had applied to the Tribunal for accident benefits, and commenced an action for property damage in the Superior Court. The insurer alleged that the claimant had committed material misrepresentations, and sought a stay of the LAT proceedings until the Superior Court decision was rendered or a preliminary hearing addressing the material misrepresentations. The Tribunal rejected both requests; the insurer sought reconsideration. Adjudicator Lester held that the Tribunal did not act outside its jurisdiction or violate the rules of natural justice or procedural fairness, and noted that the claimant would be prejudiced by a stay of the LAT application.
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