• Hello Dhalla, I agree with you concerning the amount of money requested for punitive damages by the counsel. In Whiten vs Pilot Insurance Co case the Supreme Court of Canada found this award to be high but within the rational limits. However in Branco’s case, Mr Branco unfairly denied benefits from the insurer and unduly lengthened the claim process unjustly. Although the policy issued by Zurich and AIG were peace of mind contract the conduct on the part of the insurer in respect to the stopped payment were offensive. The policy contracted and signed by Mr Branco was not clearly understood as the policy also stated non cooperation would led to suspension or termination of benefits. Claims are handled in accordance with respect to policy terms.
