September 20, 2024
At our weekly meeting, Heera Elize Sen discussed the recent Court of Appeal decision, Kerk-Courtney v. Security National Insurance Company (TD General Insurance Company), 2024 ONCA 676, where the court considered the issue of whether an insurance company owed a duty to defend and indemnify its insured. The Court of Appeal found that the application […]
September 13, 2024
At our weekly meeting, Miranda Lacalamita discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Robson v. LSO, 2024 ONSC 4728, dismissing the defendants’ motion to strike the jury notice in the action. The court dismissed the motion without prejudice to the trial judge striking the jury notice at the outset or […]
August 30, 2024
At our weekly meeting, Jaaron Pullenayegem discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Live Nation Ontario Concerts GP, Inc. v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada[1]. This case concerned an insurer’s duty to defend covered and uncovered allegations under an insurance policy. The Court clarified the analysis required to examine the true […]
August 17, 2024
At our weekly meeting, Miranda Lacalamita discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in McKee v. Shahid, 2024 ONSC 4258, granting the defendant’s motion to strike the plaintiff’s pleadings in its entirety, but allowing the plaintiff to amend the claim to plead one cause of action. Facts The case involved a […]
August 10, 2024
At our weekly meeting, Sarah Sevier discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Morrissey v. Wawanesa Insurance Company, 2024 ONCA 602, allowing a plaintiff’s appeal, finding that both the Licence Appeal Tribunal and Division Court erred in their interpretation and application of O. Reg. 403/96, Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule – Accidents […]
August 05, 2024
At our weekly meeting, Jaaron Pullenayegem discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Hasan v. Trillium Health Centre (Mississauga), 2024 ONCA 586, dismissing a doctor’s appeal in a medical malpractice case, and upholding the trial judge’s conclusions. Overview The plaintiff, Mr. Hasan, suffered a stroke and was treated by Dr. Campbell […]
