– Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada v Raymond, 2014 NSCA 13
Raymond was the passenger in a vehicle insured by Royal & Sun Alliance (“RSA”) that was involved in a serious single motor vehicle accident. Raymond suffered significant injuries and RSA paid some Section B medical and income replacement benefits but then discontinued payments and refused to cover outstanding medical expenses. Raymond commenced an action under Rule 57 of Nova Scotia’s Civil Procedure Rules seeking income disability benefits to the date of trial and outstanding medical and rehabilitation expenses. Rule 57 sets out the simplified procedure for actions seeking damages of less than $100,000.
