The Trustees sought to increase garnishment of Vince Garnier's wages to 100% to recover $60,553.81 in LTD benefits.
Garnier was determined disabled from a work injury in 2015 and received LTD benefits. Once the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) declared the injury compensable, he had to repay the benefits.
Key Facts
Current Garnishments: $340.30 biweekly from the Province and $285.80 monthly from WCB.
Income: Garnier receives $3,000.62 monthly from the Province and $2,370.55 from WCB, plus additional benefits totaling $11,293.96 monthly.
Legal Arguments
Plaintiff: Sought 100% garnishment, citing Garnier's substantial other income sources.
Defendant: Opposed, arguing other benefits compensate for pain and suffering, not wages, and full garnishment violates minimum income protections.