Baun v. British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal)
Bonnie-Gale Baun
Law Firm / Organization
Self Represented
Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal
Law Firm / Organization
Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal
Lawyer(s)

Karla Koles

WorkSafeBC
Law Firm / Organization
WorkSafeBC
Lawyer(s)

Benedict Parkin

Law Firm / Organization
McCardell & Associates
Lawyer(s)

Ryan E. McCardell

Dr. Giles
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented

Background:
In 2012, Bonnie-Gale Baun was injured at a hospital when heavy double doors struck her. WorkSafeBC accepted her claims for injuries to her finger, right shoulder, and upper right arm. Baun disputed the assessment of her injuries and compensation, leading to multiple appeals and reviews. The key issues were the severity of her injuries, their resolution, and her entitlement to reimbursement for treatment.

Legal Issues:
Baun appealed two petitions dismissed by a chambers judge, arguing legal errors in striking her petitions, hearing them together, and that the hearing was unfair as it proceeded in her absence. The petitions challenged WCAT decisions from 2014 to 2017.

Procedural History:
Baun sought judicial review of WCAT’s decisions, aiming to overturn them and have her claims re-evaluated. The chambers judge struck her petitions, citing lack of proper grounds for review.

Court’s Decision:
The Court of Appeal dismissed Baun's appeal, concluding she was aware of the hearing but chose not to attend. The court found her petitions disorganized and without legitimate grounds for review, upholding the lower court’s decision.

Costs/Awards:
The document did not specify costs, but the dismissal implied costs likely would be awarded against Baun.

Court of Appeals for British Columbia
CA46444; CA46447
Employment law
Respondent