Full Decision The appellant, Josef Coban, was catastrophically injured on October 6, 2018, when his vehicle was rear-ended by a tractor trailer resulting in a T8 AIS A spinal cord injury rendering him paraplegic. At the time of his motor vehicle collision (MVC), the appellant was in receipt of wage loss benefits from the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) following a previous workplace injury, …
35 Years, 35 Voices highlights the members who have contributed to the Ontario Trial Lawyers Associations (OTLA) growth, strengthened access to justice and supported a collaborative plaintiff-side community across Ontario over the past 35 years. Meet Sandev S. Purewal, C.S., OTLA Past President and member since 1998. Member Profile Name: Sandev Singh Purewal Firm: Lerners LLP Year called to the bar: 2001 Joined OTLA: In 1998 as …
August 18, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) is calling on the Ontario government to address the unintended consequences of the auto insurance changes that came into effect on July 1, which are already leaving some injured Ontarians without access to essential accident benefits coverage. These changes affect not only drivers but also people without their own auto insurance policy, including …
35 Years, 35 Voices highlights the members and partners who have shaped the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), strengthened access to justice and supported a collaborative plaintiff-side community across Ontario over the past 35 years. Meet McKellar Structured Settlements, OTLA’s only remaining founding sponsor that has been part of OTLA’s story from the beginning. We asked McKellar Structured Settlements to reflect on their long-standing relationship …
Full Decision Background In William Williamson v. Brandt Tractor Inc., 2025 ONSC 2571, the plaintiff brought an action for wrongful dismissal against his former employer having been terminated for cause. On appeal, the Ontario Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in part and damages awarded to the plaintiff were reduced by $32,881.43. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice Decision At the time of his termination, …
Full Decision The Supreme Court of Canada, in a landmark decision, recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence (IPV). At the heart of the majority’s reasoning is the recognition that IPV constitutes a distinct form of social harm. While existing torts provide remedies for physical and psychological injuries, they fail to capture the unique harm associated with IPV. That harm is rooted in coercive …