This is a rare addition to the relatively scant amount of case law regarding simplified procedure. The decision involves a motor vehicle collision claim and contains procedural guidance on the use of joint document briefs, agreements on the use of the documents in said brief, CaseLines and how expert evidence is called at a simplified procedure trial.
Blackburn et al v. Ardalani et al, 2022 ONSC 5840
This decision provides a helpful overview of the settlement approval process and the factors that judges take into consideration when evaluating proposed settlements.
Salamaszynski v. Michael Garron Hospital, 2023 ONSC 704
The court outlines the legal test that must be met before counsel can obtain disclosure of the communications between counsel and their experts.
Hemmings v. Peng, 2023 ONSC 66
The following reasons for decision on costs was released by Justice G. Dow on January 4, 2023. The decision is noteworthy given the significant quantum of costs and disbursements awarded to the plaintiffs and the discussion about Sanderson Orders.
Musllam v Hamilton General Hospital, 2022 ONSC 1243
Defendants successfully added 6 years after action commenced; claim for delayed treatment was not discovered until counsel reviewed the Plaintiff’s medical records.
Farej v Fellows, 2022 ONCA 254
This decision is important for its insights on causation in the context of tortious and innocent causes of an injury.