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...
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...
Jul 25, 2023 Triable Issues & Legal Clocks: Park Place Condo Roof Dispute Examined By Duncan Taylor Courtney Chrusch Written by Duncan Taylor, Associate and Courtney R. Chrusch, Associate An ongoing dispute over a leaky roof between a condominium board...
Jul 12, 2023 Just When I Thought I Was Out… | Parks v McAvoy By Drew Wilson Written by Drew Wilson, Associate and Sarah Rhydderch, Summer Student In Parks v McAvoy, 2023 ABCA 211, the Alberta Court of Appeal...
Jul 06, 2023 Use of Social Media Evidence at Trial By Shad Chapman Written by Shad Chapman, Olivia Brassard & Julia Pratt July 5, 2023 Social media evidence can be instrumental in challenging the...
Jun 21, 2023 The Ticking Deadline: A Case Study on the Application of Rule 4.33 By Neil Zimmerman The Ticking Deadline: A Case Study on the Application of Rule 4.33 | Mulholland v Rensonnet, 2023 ABCA 175 Written by Neil Zimmerman...
Jun 13, 2023 Schizophrenia, Knives, and Insurance: A Complex Coverage Scenario By Michael Thorne Schizophrenia, Knives, and Insurance: A Complex Coverage Scenario Butterfield v Intact Insurance Company, 2022 ONSC 4060, Affirmed 2023...
Apr 26, 2023 Headrush: Court Blames City and Diver for Headfirst Dive By Hassan Khan When we go camping or spend time at a lake, we usually assume the area is safe for swimming and diving. However, accidents can and do...