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.
Full Decision In the recent case Rivard v. Ontario, the Court of Appeal outlined what must be pled to advance a negligence action against a chief of police and a police services board. Background The Kingston Police arrested Donald Rivard and his girlfriend on charges of drug trafficking following a search of the vehicle they were driving. Rivard started his negligence claim following his arrest …
Full Decision In the recent case Ali v. Irfan, the Court of Appeal upheld the jury verdict rejecting a loss of competitive advantage claim as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle-bicycle collision. Background The action arose as a result of the plaintiff being struck by the defendant’s vehicle while she was riding her bicycle in Mississauga in 2015. The plaintiff was 29 …
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Crete v. Ottawa Community Housing Corporation confirmed that the landlord was not liable for damages caused by a slip and fall on ice in a townhouse complex in an area used exclusively by individual tenants, where the lease required the tenant to clear snow and ice.
Court of Appeal Upholds Liability in Complicated Causation Occupiers’ Liability Case
Court of Appeal Upholds $1.5 Million Punitive Damages Award and Full Indemnity Costs in LTD Jury Trial Appeal
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.
