Alexa Duggan

Alexa practices personal injury law at Cohen Highley LLP in London, with an emphasis on disability law and human rights. She is passionate about helping others, and is active in the local community to promote diversity and access to justice. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection, and volunteers as a committee member for the Brain Injury Association of London and Region.

Alexa completed her undergraduate studies at Western University in Political Science and was honoured to attend Osgoode Hall Law School to complete her Juris Doctor degree. During her time at Osgoode she had the opportunity to work with the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, which provides legal services and advocacy for women who have experienced violence.

Alexa’s practice interests include sexualized violence and historic abuse, discrimination and other human rights abuses, and she is always interested in collaborating on matters that promote fairness and equality in the community.

Joaquim v. Intact Insurance Company, 2023 ONSC 5120

In this recent appeal of a LAT reconsideration, the Divisional Court confirmed an AB insurer cannot require a section 44 medical examination to determine eligibility for prescription medication claims.

Ontario (Government and Consumer Services) v. Gore Mutual Insurance Company, 2023 ONCA 433