M.Y.Y. v. Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company (16-002636)

The accident involved two people, each with claims. The insurer requested that the matter be combined. The claimants did not consent. The two hearings shared only one common witness. Vice Chair Trojek denied the request for the combination of hearings. Under Rule 20.5 Vice Chair Trojek did not find any value in terms of “fairness, efficacy, or cost effectiveness” in having the matters combined. Privacy rights were also cited.