June 08, 2022
By Erin Crochetière The Ontario Court of Appeal heard the appeal in Pullano v. Hinder, 2022 ONCA 418 regarding an action for battery, and counter-claim in defamation. The plaintiff, Mr. Pullano, was punched in the chest by the defendant, Mr. Hinder. Mr. Hinder’ s employer was also named in the action, and was alleged to […]
May 11, 2022
By Natalia Sheikh Overview In 202135 Ontario Inc. v. Northbridge General Insurance Corporation, 2022 ONCA 304, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the insured on an insurance coverage application related to coverage for business interruption losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This appears to be the first such COVID-related coverage […]
April 29, 2022
This week, our weekly firm meeting was held on Thursday afternoon! Michael Kryworuk discussed the recent decision of the Court of Appeal in 1152729 BC Ltd v. Chicago Title Insurance Company Canada, 2022 ONCA 321. History of the Litigation: This appeal arises from a coverage dispute between the appellant insurer Chicago Title Insurance Company Canada […]
April 08, 2022
At our weekly meeting, Pip Swartz discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Stamatopoulos v. Harris, 2022 ONCA 179. Facts Stamatopoulos v. Harris is a case about municipal negligence. In 2004, a motor vehicle drove over a road depression, spun, and collided with a pole. The plaintiff, who was a passenger […]
March 18, 2022
At our weekly meeting, Annie Levanaj discussed the recent decision on the Court of Appeal in Hunter v. King 2022 ONCA 190. This decision arose from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on March 14, 2012. The plaintiff, Andrew Hunter, was struck from behind by the defendant, Elvira King’s vehicle while stopped at a red […]
January 10, 2022
The Divisional Court’s decision in Varriano v. Allstate, 2021 ONSC 8242, demonstrates the importance of insurers providing medical reasons for terminating income replacement benefits in statutory accident benefits claims. Allstate paid the claimant income replacement benefits between October 7, 2015 and December 2, 2015. On December 30, 2015, Allstate sent to the claimant an Explanation of […]
