Class action lawsuit launched

“News release: Multi-million dollar class action lawsuit launched on behalf of injured workers against the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board” (CNW,  May 12, 2014)
Private bar lawyer, Richard A. Fink (Fink & Bornstein) announces public meetings (May 22, May 27) on a class action lawsuit against the Board by injured workers for reducing legitimate permanent impairment (Non-economic Loss) awards on the basis of pre-existing medical condition that had not previously affected the ability to do one’s job. (Note: This practice began around 2010 and is part of the proposed 2014 benefits policy changes.)