03 Apr, 2024 Deadline Dilemmas: Lessons Learned in Insurance Claim Management By Mina Khan Case citation: Aviva Insurance et al v. Sahara Restaurant, 2024 ONSC 1415 In Aviva Insurance et al v. Sahara Restaurant, 2024 ONSC 1415,...
26 Mar, 2024 Navigating Negligence: BC Court of Appeal Upholds Delfs v. Stricker By Leilani Karr David Pick Case citation: Delfs v. Stricker, 2024 BCCA 35This appeal challenges the dismissal of a negligence claim stemming from a tragic accident...
20 Mar, 2024 A Tale of Two Tests: BC’s version of Alberta’s Degree of Control Test for Vehicle Owner’s Liability By Zhou Fang Duncan Taylor Case citation: Mangat v. Lau, 2024 BCSC 200 The recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court in Mangat v. Lau, 2024 BCSC 200,...
07 Mar, 2024 Test Drive Crashes: Who is Liable? By Hassan Khan Case citation: Harris v. Victoria Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Ltd., 2023 BCCA 478 The recently released decision of the Court of Appeal in...
18 Dec, 2023 Can’t get no relief: Court finds no coverage for late reported broker negligence claim By Michael Colwell Written by Michael Colwell, LawyerCase citation: Kestenberg Siegal Lipkus v Royal & Sun Alliance Ins. Co., 2023 ONSC 3132 When an...
12 Dec, 2023 Back-Dating a ‘Filed’ Statement of Claim: A Cautionary Tale for Limitation Periods By Courtney Chrusch Written by Courtney Chrusch, LawyerCase citation: Sabir v. Gill, 2023 ABKB 679 Limitation periods are strict standards that have the...
21 Nov, 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...
08 Nov, 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....
10 Oct, 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...
15 Sep, 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...
30 Aug, 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...
10 Aug, 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...