During the course of the pandemic, companies across the country started manufacturing PPE and other products that they would not normally be making, to meet the demand for such products and reduce shortages. For most of these products, proper manufacturing is essential to their safety, however if such products led to personal injury on the part of the consumer, can that consumer sue the manufacturer?
2021: Another Year of the LAT (and it isn’t getting faster)
As we bid farewell to 2021, OTLA has updated the Licence Appeal Tribunal statistics from our ongoing Freedom of Information requests. Not surprising, the LAT is not getting any faster, and even more not surprising, the same insurers are still creating a lot of LAT disputes…
Ho-Ho-Hosting: Be Wary of Social Host Liability this Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for holiday parties and get-togethers with friends and family. Between the eggnog and mulled wine, all may seem merry and bright, but there are several factors to consider before you host a holiday get-together this season…
Participant vs Litigation Experts: Do You Know Who is in Your Corner?
Ontario personal injury lawyers are well-versed in the role of a “litigation expert”, however there exists another type of expert in Ontario: the “participant expert” previously known as the “fact witness”…
Occupiers Liability for COVID-19 Exposure: A Difficult Claim to Make
September 2021 marks the 1.5-year mark since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The impact that COVID-19 has had around the world has been nothing short of unprecedented. The world has pivoted in ways we never imagined possible in such a short time…
Suing a Municipality: What if I Didn’t Give Notice Within 10 days?
Section 44(10) of the Municipality Act mandates that for incidents that occur on municipal sidewalks or roadways, an injured party must provide notification of the incident to the municipality within ten business days, failing which they are disentitled from suing the municipality for their injuries. However, there is an exception to the 10-day notice period…
