April 19, 2022
In Endale v. Parker, 2022 ONSC 2008, the plaintiff, on an examination for discovery, undertook to provide medical records, but a dispute arose over who was required to pay for the records. Rule 30.02(1) of the Rules of Civil Procedure provides: “[e]very document relevant to any matter in issue in an action that is or […]
April 06, 2022
By Jennifer Singh In Chahal v. Abdullah et al, 2022 ONSC 1727 [1], the defendant, Peter Cunnington, brought a motion for an order staying or dismissing the plaintiff’s action against him pursuant to r.56.02 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, or alternatively an order pursuant to r.56.01 requiring the plaintiff to post security for defence […]
March 31, 2022
In Atsaidis v. Sanford, 2022 ONSC 1690, the defendant raised a limitations defence in a personal injury action arising from an incident in 2013. In November 2020, a trial date of June 2022 was scheduled. Subsequently, in March 2022, the parties, on consent, sought to adjourn the pre-trial conference and the trial, so that the […]
March 30, 2022
By Emily Vereshchak Overview In Horan v. Marlwood Golf and Country Club, 2022 ONSC 1806 (CanLII), the plaintiffs commenced an action against the defendants seeking damages as a result of golf balls that were landing on their property from the defendants’ neighbouring golf course. The plaintiffs then brought a motion seeking an interlocutory injunction against […]
March 25, 2022
At our weekly meeting, Pip Swartz discussed the recent decision of the Divisional Court in Dunbar et al v. Ontario Gaming West GTA Limited Partnership, 2022 ONSC 1096, regarding the applicable rules for a casino game. Summary The underlying action in Dunbar et al v. Ontario Gaming West GTA Limited Partnership arose from a dispute […]
March 23, 2022
By Erin Crochetiere The action in Spry v. Southlake Regional Health Centre et al., 2022 ONSC 1783 involved a claim for medical negligence following the plaintiff’s attendance at the emergency room at Southlake Regional Health Centre (“Southlake”) on February 16, 2018. The plaintiff commenced an action against Southlake, Peter Ko, a physician’s assistant, and Dr. […]