ENTITLEMENT TO ACCIDENT BENEFITS – UNINSURED DIRT BIKE FOUND TO BE AUTOMOBILE
Bimman v. Igor Ellyn Professional Corporation (Ellyn Law), 2022 ONCA 781
This recent Court of Appeal (ONCA) decision serves as a great reminder that retainer agreements should be carefully drafted to reflect the true nature of the solicitor-client relationship and that they should be adapted to account for all foreseeable outcomes.
Injured While Working Remotely from Home? You Might Have a Claim.
Nearly three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people across the country continue to work from home. In addition to blurring the lines between “work time” and “personal time,” the idea of a physical workplace has also been redefined. This has led to legal complications, particularly with respect to claims arising from workplace injuries.
Raskin v. Stepanyan, 2022 ONSC 6247
The plaintiff was injured in a trip-and-fall incident while visiting a house located in North York and, as a result, she suffered injuries. She was attending a scheduled dental appointment with the defendant Anna Shifrin, who runs a dental practice from the premises. A one day undefended trial took place on November 3, 2022.
What happens if my son borrows a friend’s car and crashes it?
When a motor vehicle accident occurs that involves a borrowed car, typically the first area of concern that will arise between the parties is determining who should be held responsible; the owner or the borrower of the vehicle?
Auditor General’s 2022 Report – FSRA Value-for-money audit
The Auditor General’s report on the “value for money” audit of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) provides a rare glimpse into the workings of the Ontario provincial auto insurance regulator and the often byzantine world of auto insurance rating, pricing and claims handling.