In a recent costs decision on a construction law case, Justice Broad considered the principle of proportionality in mixed-success simplified procedure cases.
Victoria Edwards
Victoria is an associate in Siskinds’ Personal Injury Law Group. She provides top-quality legal services to her client by prioritizing clarity and accessibility when explaining legal options to her clients. Her practice includes motor vehicle litigation, short/long term disability claims, slips/trips and falls, and dog bite cases.
Victoria attended Western Law, where she worked and volunteered in the legal clinic. In addition to her academics and advocacy, Victoria competed as a varsity fencer for the Western Fencing Team.
Stevenhaagen Estate v. Kingston General Hospital, 2022 ONCA 560
In this medical malpractice appeal, the ONCA upheld a trial judge’s decision of joint liability where the physician “supported” the negligent decision of the main doctor.
Micanovic v. Intact Insurance, 2022 ONSC 1566
The Divisional Court allowance of an appeal of an interlocutory order for productions from the Licence Appeal Tribunal.
Thiruchelvam v. RBC General Insurance Company, 2022 ONSC 554
In this case, the Divisional Court has weighed in on the applicability of the material contribution test for causation in the context of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule…
Podlovics v. Aviva General Insurance, 2021 CanLII 96943 (ON LAT)
This hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal dealt primarily with the issue of whether the Applicant’s injuries were predominantly minor within the meaning of the SABS. The Applicant submitted a number of medical and rehabilitation treatment plans above the $3,500.00 available under the MIG for claimants with predominantly minor injuries…
Shafique v. Cowie and Pereira, 2021 ONSC 3032
The defendant brought a motion pursuant to Rule 26.02(c) of the Rules of Civil Procedure for an order granting the defendants leave to amend their statements of defence to plead the legal doctrine of spoliation. Justice Turnbull J. adjourned the motion so that the defendant could return with a proper evidentiary basis to support the motion.
