December 22, 2023
At our weekly meeting, Eli Feldman discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “ONCA”) in Baker v. Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada, 2023 ONCA 842, concerning the entitlement of a group disability insurance policy member to long-term disability benefits after suffering a sudden stroke while exercising in October 2013. […]
December 21, 2023
Our firm was looking festive today for Holiday Sweater Day! We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
December 20, 2023
By Riley Groskopf The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released its decision in BelairDirect Insurance Company v. Continental Casualty Company, 2023 ONCA 834. The decision addresses priority of coverage for motor vehicle accidents outside of the statutory accident benefits context, and issues of mistake. Context A vehicle leasing corporation called WTH leased a motor vehicle […]
December 15, 2023
At our weekly meeting, Megan Chan discussed the recent decision Ovari v. Brant Community Healthcare System[1], in which the Court considered a motion to strike pleadings for failing to disclose a reasonable cause of action pursuant to Rule 21.01(1)(b). Notably, although the plaintiff was self-represented, the Court granted the defendants’ motion and struck the claims […]
December 14, 2023
By Erin Crochetière The Court of Appeal recently heard an appeal of a trial decision holding the defendant driver liable for a collision with a cyclist and granting over 2.5 million in damages, in Sanson v. Paterson, 2023 ONCA 798. The plaintiff, Ms. Geraldine Sanson, respondent on appeal, was a cyclist riding home in the […]
December 08, 2023
At our weekly meeting, Itai Gibli discussed the recent decision of the Court of Appeal in SIR Corp v Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2023 ONCA 778. Facts During the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian provincial governments and American state governments enacted emergency orders which prevented in-person dining at restaurants (“the Orders”).[1] The appellants (“SIR”) owned and […]
