CBC News – Paralyzed man suing insurer that says injuries don’t meet definition of paralysis

A former Nova Scotia resident is suing his insurance company after being denied $120,000 he claims he’s entitled to after a freak accident nearly six years ago left him paralyzed from the waist down.

A legal statement of claim says the money was to be paid out to Mitchell Murphy, 28, following an accident where he lost the functional use of both of his legs.

His insurer, however, argues Murphy doesn’t meet its definition of paralysis for that payout, according to a provision in SSQ Insurance Company Inc.’s policy.

Sivan Tumarkin, Murphy’s Toronto disability lawyer, told CBC News that “if he doesn’t qualify, who does? What’s the point of insurance? It’s supposed to be a safety net.”

Read more about Mitch Murphy’s fight against his insurance provider here.