Akhavan v. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company/La Compagnie d'Assurance-Vie Manufacturers (Manulife Financial)
Fariman Akhavan also known as Tony Akhavan
Law Firm / Organization
McQuarrie Legal Services
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company/La Compagnie d'Assurance-Vie Manufacturers carrying on business as Manulife Financial
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

M.V. Dron

  • Facts: Fariman Akhavan challenges Manulife's denial of his long-term disability benefits, claiming the final denial date starts the limitation period.
  • Issue: Whether Akhavan's legal action falls within the two-year limitation period after the denial of benefits.
  • Court's Ruling: The court examined the appropriateness of summary judgment and the application of the limitation period to Akhavan's claim.
  • Costs/Damages: The summary does not specify costs or damages awarded, focusing instead on the legal analysis of the limitation period and claim validity.
Supreme Court of British Columbia
S242628
Insurance law
Plaintiff