Court of Appeal finds no vicarious liability on driver and owner of vehicle when front seat passenger seizes the steering wheel and causes a collision.
McKay et al v. Park et al, 2019 ONCA 659
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T. K. vs. Allstate Insurance, 2019 ONLAT 18-007113/AABS
The Licence Appeal Tribunal (“the LAT”) has determined that it does not have the power nor jurisdiction to award interim benefits pursuant to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule – Effective September 1, 2010 (the ”Schedule”).
Tomec v. Economical Mutual Insurance Company, 2019 ONCA 882
In Tomec v. Economical Mutual Insurance Company, a decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, the issue was whether or not discoverability applies to the two year limitation period under s. 281.1(1) of the Insurance Act and s. 51(1) of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS).
E-Scooters: Road Hazard or Planet Saver?
Electric scooters are the most recent mode of transportation to enter our network of sidewalks and roadways. Much like bike rental companies, (e.g. Bike Share Toronto) and ride sharing companies (e.g. Uber and Lift), commuters are seeking out faster, cheaper and energy efficient modes of transportation.
C.B. v. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada
Insurer Examiner’s evidence found inadmissible due to insurer’s non-compliance with Section 44 of the SABS.
Distracted driving
There are many forms of distracted driving that can come up in motor vehicle accident litigation. During the examination for discovery process there will be questions posed by lawyers on both sides about whose fault the accident was.
