Full Decision Facts The plaintiff, a 29-year-old smoker, attended the emergency room in March of 2014 with a severe cough, phlegm, chest pain, crackling in the lungs and a low-grade fever. He saw the defendant ER physician, Dr. Abu-Laban, and was given a chest x-ray, which Dr. Abu-Laban interpreted as having an infiltrate left base consistent with pneumonia. The plaintiff was discharged with a diagnosis …
Michael Hodgins
Michael was called to the bar in 2019. After completing his articles at a full-service firm, he began developing his practice in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. Michael spent over four years at a prominent litigation boutique specializing in these areas before joining Bogoroch & Associates in 2025.
As a lawyer, Michael has successfully argued motions, trials, and appeals on behalf of injured clients. He has appeared before the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, and Ontario Court of Appeal.
Michael’s practice focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury litigation.

