Full Decision In Bello v. Hamilton (City), the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed the limited scope of a statutory defence. The defence, set out in s. 44(8) of the Municipal Act, is one that municipalities rely upon to avoid liability for injuries that occur in areas adjacent to highways. The Court of Appeal held that if the public commonly and habitually uses an area adjacent …
Rayanna Gray
Rayanna is an associate lawyer with Oatley Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers. She is passionate about advocating for clients so they can focus on rebuilding their lives. She has seen firsthand the profound impact an injury can have on a victim and their families and believes that navigating a complex legal system should be the least of their worries. Rayanna dedicates her time out of the office volunteering on MADD Simcoe County’s Board of Directors.
Head v. 859530 Ontario Inc., 2025 ONSC 4817
Full Decision On August 21, 2025, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice certified a class action against Roberta Place Long-Term Care Home (Roberta Place) in Barrie (and parent companies), stemming from a COVID-19 outbreak in early 2021 that led to unprecedented illness and death among residents and staff. The plaintiffs – residents of Roberta Place, their estates and family members allege that the home failed …
