Nov 23, 2023 No Secret Settlements: Failure to Disclose Results in Stay of Action By Leilani Karr Written by Leilani Karr, Associate In Skymark Finance Corporation v. Ontario, 2023 ONCA 234, the Ontario Court of Appeal reiterated an...
Nov 21, 2023 Navigating Past Injuries in Present Personal Injury Claims: Insights from Fedotkin v. Odobzinski. By Hassan Khan Written by Hassan Khan, Associate Case citation: 2023 ABKB 632 The relationship between past injuries and medical recovery in a prior...
Nov 08, 2023 The Road to Clarity for Municipal Immunity under the MGA: Pyke v. Calgary (City) By Molly Clark Written by Molly Clark, AssociateCase citation: Pyke v. Calgary (City), 2023 ABCA 304, The long-awaited appeal decision of Pyke v....
Oct 10, 2023 Blinded by the Light: Police Found Not Liable for Roadside Collision By Drew Wilson Written by Drew Wilson Can police officers who are providing roadside assistance be found partially liable for a collision due to the...
Oct 03, 2023 Sick of COVID Business Claims? What Insurers need to know By Vlad Kuszniryk Written by Vlad Kuszniryk, AssociateCase citation: Workman Optometry Professional Corporation v. Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company,...
Sep 26, 2023 Key Insights for Insurance Adjusters: Lessons from a Property Damage Coverage Dispute By Amrit Kalra Written by Amrit Kalra, Associate Case citation: Tremblett v. TD Insurance Direct Agency Ltd., 2023 BCSC 1366 Insurance adjusters play a...
Sep 15, 2023 Deny With Care: Insurers need solid evidence in order to prove there has been a “material change in risk" By Michael Colwell Written by Michael Colwell, Associate A new court decision is required reading for insurers determining whether any “material change in...
Sep 05, 2023 Facilitating Affordable Housing Projects in Your Community - Municipal Tools, Strategies and Options to Consider By Marny Paul Written byMarny S. Paul, Senior Associate September 5, 2023 Most municipalities in Alberta have identified affordable housing as a top...
Aug 30, 2023 Navigating Time and Terrain: Limitation Defence Succeeds Because Plaintiff Knew of Hazard Before Injury Occurred | 2023 ABKB 218 By Kara Shaw Written by Kara Shaw, Associate Case citation: Simmons v Homes by Avi (Edmonton) GP Inc, 2023 ABKB 218 Recent developments in Alberta...
Aug 10, 2023 Navigating Costs Effectively: A Reminder that Proportionality is Primary in a Costs Award | Couch v Olatiregun, 2023 ABKB 402 By Neil Zimmerman Written by Neil Zimmerman Executive Summary Justice Sullivan’s decision in Couch v Olatiregun, 2023 ABKB 402, is an important reminder...
Aug 02, 2023 Unraveling the Aftermath of a Property Loss Claim | Eaglestone v. Intact Insurance, 2022 BCSC 2007 By Hassan Khan Written by Hassan A. Khan, Associate In the aftermath of a fire, the claims process can be confusing and difficult to understand. Most...
Jul 27, 2023 Punitive Damages for Denial of Coverage? Here is What You Need to Know | Truong et al v Jeweler’s Mutual Insurance Company, 2023 ONSC 4006 By Jesse Stanich Vlad Kuszniryk Written by Vlad Kuszniryk and Jesse Stanich In Truong et al v Jeweler’s Mutual Insurance Company, 2023 ONSC 4006, the Court held the...