Michael Ettedgui

Michael practices exclusively in the field of personal injury law at Campisi LLP.

Michael was called to the Bar in 2014. He received his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, where he participated in various programs geared towards access to justice and practical legal education. In particular, Michael volunteered with unrepresented litigants at family court and was the student co-ordinator of Osgoode Hall's Pro Bono Students Canada chapter.

When he is not working, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children.

Kelly v. Mikhael, 2016 ONSC 6296

This was a defendant’s motion for an order pursuant to Rule 19.03 of the Rules of Civil Procedure setting aside the noting of default and allowing him to file a statement of defence. The motion was granted after Maramger J. reviewed principles the Court will take into account when exercising its discretion to set aside and order noting a party in default.

Dams v. TD Home and Auto Insurance Company, 2016 ONCA 4

This decision concerns the relief from forfeiture provisions at ss. 129 of the Insurance Act and 98 of the Courts of Justice Act. The provisions were invoked because the plaintiff, who was involved in a motor vehicle accident with an unidentified driver, failed to comply with the reporting requirements in s. 3 of the Schedule attached to the Uninsured Automobile Coverage regulation under the Insurance Act (the “Schedule)”.

Skunk v. Ketash, 2016 ONSC 2019

Defendant insurer brings summary judgment motion on UMC coverage for car taken without consent. Owner of car’s husband injured as a passenger in the stolen car. Justice Newton finds person who took vehicle without consent is an “inadequately insured motorist” under OPCF 44. Defendant’s motion dismissed.

Bruff-Murphy v. Gunawardena, 2016 ONSC 7

This decision concerns a threshold motion following final instructions to the jury for an order striking the plaintiff’s claim for general damages on the basis that she failed to prove she suffered permanent and serious impairment of an important physical, mental or psychological function pursuant to s. 267.5 of the Insurance Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter I.8, as amended, including Ontario Regulation 381/03, made therunder. The motion was defeated.

Todhunter v. Owles, 2015 ONSC 5656

This decision concerns a motion for leave to appeal an order permitting the plaintiff to amend his statement of claim by adding named third parties as defendants after the expiry of the limitation period. The third parties were municipal entities. Leave was not granted.