Court Awards Assault Victim Over $6.7 Million in Damages

In a recent case, a Saskatchewan court awarded a victim over $6.7 million dollars in damages after an assault left him with… Read More

Insurance Company Not Obligated to Defend Sexual Assault Claim Due to Abuse Exclusion Clause in Policy

In a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision, the court found that an insurance company was under no obligation to defend… Read More

Lawyer Reprimanded for Suing Party Who Made a Professional Complaint About Him

The Ontario Law Society Tribunal recently released a decision in which it reprimanded a lawyer who attempted to sue an individual who… Read More

COVID-19: Ontario Businesses Reopening and New Loans for Larger Employers

Businesses of all sizes have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent shutdown of most economic activity. However, in Ontario, a number… Read More

Man Sues Former Lawyers After Losing Car Accident Lawsuit

In a recent decision, a man involved in a car accident sued his lawyers after he lost his case against one… Read More

COVID-19: Government Programs for Employers and Employees: Updates

The Canadian Government had previously announced aid programs for both workers and employers to aid Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, additional information and… Read More

Covid-19: Ontario Court of Appeal to Proceed by Remote Appearance or In Writing

In the last two weeks, the Ontario Court of Appeal issued a decision, followed by a practice… Read More

Not All Passengers Covered by Owner’s Insurance in Car Accidents

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision explained that not all passengers in motor vehicle accidents will be covered by the car… Read More

Personal Injury: The Importance of Unambiguous Language in Liability Waivers

In a recent Ontario case where a mother sued her son’s gymnastics centre for her personal injuries, the court explained that any… Read More

Girl Awarded $7 Million in Damages for Her Injuries After Jumping Out of Moving School Bus

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision upheld a decision awarding a 13-year old girl over $7,00,000 in damages for her injuries… Read More