May 05, 2023
At our weekly meeting, Nasra Esak discussed the recent decision of the License Appeal Tribunal (LAT), Amalathasan v. Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company, 2023 CanLII 17707 (ON LAT). In this decision, the Tribunal addressed the circumstances it can consider re-litigated issues and the application of the res judicata doctrine. Background The applicant was involved […]
April 28, 2023
At our weekly meeting, Katrina Taibi discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court in Serraville v. Duggan, 2023 ONSC 933. Overview: Pursuant to Rule 7.08, the minor plaintiff’s litigation guardian brings a motion seeking court approval of the portion of a tort settlement related to the minor. Facts: Audrey Serravalle, an eleven year […]
April 21, 2023
At our weekly meeting, Emmanuel Couture-Tremblay discussed the recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Truscott v. Co-Operators General Insurance Company, 2023 ONCA 267. Overview This appeal arose from an application for insurance coverage for claims related to a fire that destroyed a building, and the accounting papers and records within it. […]
April 14, 2023
At our weekly meeting, Taya Rosenberg discussed the recent judicial review decision of the Divisional Court in Intact Insurance Company v. Laporte et al., 2023 ONSC 1828. Factual Background In November 2018, the Respondent Mr. Laporte’s commercial property was significantly damaged by fire. The Applicant, Intact Insurance Company, had issued an insurance policy which provided payment […]
March 31, 2023
At our weekly meeting, Nasra Esak discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in 778938 Ontario Limited v. EllisDon Corporation, 2023 ONCA 182. OVERVIEW This appeal arose from an unsuccessful motion to stay an Ontario action on the basis that the Ontario Court did not have jurisdiction over a dispute involving […]
March 24, 2023
At our weekly Friday meeting, Katrina Taibi discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court in Li v. Barber, 2023 ONSC 1679. Overview: A motion by the plaintiffs to amend the Statement of Claim, and a motion by a group of defendants to strike the Statement of Claim for no cause of action and […]
