Added Pleas Constitute a New Cause of Action and are Limitation-Barred

In dismissing a motion for a mistrial based on the jury conducting internet research, the court held that mistrials should be granted only as a last resort and the corrective charge was sufficient to ensure a fair trial.

Date Heard: May 1, 2018 | Full Decision [PDF] The appellants are two former employees of the respondent MD. They were hired in 2003 and 2005 respectfully to provide financial services to MD’s clients. Each signed identical non-solicitation clauses as follows: Non-Solicitation: The Employee agrees that the Employee shall not solicit during the Employee’s employment with the Employer and for the period ending two (2) years …

The bleak future of MVA general damage awards in Ontario.

No uninsured automobile coverage if injured in a vehicle owned by either the Plaintiff or its spouse.

Counsel must be aware of the severe consequences of failing to accurately estimate the time required for Trial.