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...
22 Feb, 2024 Pipeline Predicaments: A Showdown of Environmental Liability in Alberta's Court of Appeal By David Pick Drew Wilson Case citation: Paramount Resources Ltd v Grey Owl Engineering Ltd, 2024 ABCA 60 When the polluter pays for the clean-up costs of a...
25 Jan, 2024 Discovering Limitations: BCCA Offers Clarity on when the Clock Starts Running By Arman Brar Case citation: Neale Engineering Ltd. v. Ross Land Mushroom Farm Ltd., 2023 BCCA 429 The interpretation of provisions in the Limitation...
16 Jan, 2024 Big Bucks for Bad Faith Benefits By Jake Honig Sarah Holder Case Citation: Baker v Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada, 2023 ONCA 842 Background Facts: Ms. Baker suffered a stroke 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...
26 Sep, 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...
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...
02 Aug, 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...