Publication
title
Case Comment: Fidler v. Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada
DATE
July 1, 2004
EXPERTISE
On May 17, 2004, BC's Court of Appeal made a substantial punitive damages award against the insurance company, Sun Life, even though there was evidence supporting Sun Life's decision to deny disability benefits and even though its actions were not malicious. This represents a departure in the case law on punitive damages which should be of concern to insurers and employers with ASO policies alike.
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