In this case, the defendant moved for an order excluding all evidence referring to a brain SPECT scan (“single-photon emission computed tomography”) undergone by the plaintiff in order to detect brain injury. The plaintiff opposed the motion…
St. Marthe v. O’Connor, 2021 ONCA 790
In this case, the plaintiff suffered soft tissue injuries that led to chronic pain and prevented him from working in the construction industry. The trial judge found in his favour and awarded $205,662 in damages plus costs and disbursements…
Lepan v. Lofranco, 2021 ONSC 1757
In this case, the decision of the Divisional Court stems from the defendants’ appeal on a motion to dismiss their request to remove counsel for the plaintiff. The defendants’ asserted that plaintiff’s counsel was in a conflict of interest or, alternatively, a witness at trial…
Nelson (City) v. Marchi, 2021 SCC 41 (CanLII)
In this case, the Plaintiff was attempting to access a business, but the snowbank created by the city blocked her route to the sidewalk. She decided to cross the snowbank and seriously injured her leg…
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…
Foster v. Aviva Gen. Ins. Co., 2021 CanLII 117413 (ON LAT)
Recently, in the Reconsideration Decision of Foster v. Aviva, Vice-Chair Boyce of the LAT tackled the issue of whether the CRB and CERB are deductible from IRBs…