August 30, 2023
By Riley Groskopf The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently released its decision on a summary judgement motion in Walpole v. Brush, 2023 ONSC 4869. The decision addresses the liability of a landlord for a dog bite on its premises, when the premises has been rented out to tenants. Facts The plaintiffs were visiting the […]
August 24, 2023
Rogers Partners LLP is pleased to announce that the following lawyers have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™: Stephen Ross, Kevin Adams, Anita Varjacic, Brian Sunohara, David Rogers, and Jason Frost.
August 23, 2023
By Michael Kryworuk On August 15, 2023, the Ontario Superior Court released its decision in Rupani v. Willett, 2023 ONSC 3743, dismissing a motion by the defendants in a motor vehicle accident claim, seeking leave of the Court for an examination of two non-parties. History of the Litigation: This case arose from a motor vehicle […]
August 19, 2023
At our weekly meeting, Megan Chan discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2023 ONCA 476. Overview: The Ontario Court of Appeal has overturned the Superior Court’s decision, in which the new tort of family violence was established. The Court of Appeal found that while intimate partner violence […]
August 16, 2023
By Katrina Taibi Overview: The Court in Ramcharran v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance,[1] heard a threshold motion and concluded that the plaintiff’s injuries met the statutory threshold under the Insurance Act, as well as the additional requirement for unidentified and underinsured motorist coverage. Background Facts: On February 12, 2010, the plaintiff, Norman Ramcharran, was […]
August 15, 2023
We are very saddened to learn of the recent passing of John Strung. A founding partner of the firm, John retired from the practice of law in 2011 following a brilliant career. John was a wonderful mentor and friend to many at the firm. He will be remembered for his kind, humble, and down-to-earth manner. […]
