Court dismisses long-term disability lawsuit commenced three years after denial due to statute of limitations
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Moran v. Economical Mutual Insurance Company, FSCO A13-011759
FSCO preliminary issue hearing decision about limitation periods for minors under the SABS.
Bonilla v. Great-West Life Assurance Co. et al, 2016 ONSC 2249 (CanLII)
Additional reasons on costs following successful summary judgment motion by second defendant, CIBC. CIBC argued for substantial indemnity on basis of Offers to Settle.
Bonaccorso v. Optimum, 2016 ONCA 34
A Temporary Return to Work Does Not Extend Two Year Limitation Period Triggered by Denial of Income Replacement Benefits
What’s a Litigation Guardian?
Lawyers present legal options to their clients, make recommendations, and receive instructions on how to proceed. The foundational principle is that the client remains in control of their proceeding. However, when a client is incapable of providing instructions, and therefore incapable of controlling their proceeding, another party must become involved, and that party is the Litigation Guardian. The Law A person unable to instruct counsel …
Niforos and Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, FSCO A13-007892
Heard April 25, 2015 | Document Bank The Applicant had been receiving CPP disability benefits since 1994. Approximately sixteen years later on March 1, 2010, the Applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident. Following this accident, the Applicant continued to receive CPP disability benefits. She also applied to her automobile insurer for non-earner benefits. A preliminary issue arose as to whether the Insurer was entitled to …
