14 May, 2024 Three words to avoid broker liability: document, document, document By Michael Colwell Case citation: Carriere de Davide v. Westland Insurance Group Ltd. 2024 BCSC 686 An insurance broker negligence claim arose from a motor...
23 Apr, 2024 When can a broker bind an insurer? Navigating the relationship between broker and underwriter and the case of Deasan v. CNA By David Pick Hassan Khan Case citation: Deasan Holdings Ltd. v. Continental Casualty Company, 2024 BCSC 580 In a recent decision of Deasan Holdings Ltd. v....
16 Apr, 2024 Legal Battle on Ice: Unpacking Liability, Injuries, and Damages in a Complex Car Accident Case By Drew Wilson Case citation: Russel v Russell, 2024 ABKB 182 The Alberta Court of King’s Bench recently released the newest personal injury decision...
15 Apr, 2024 Alberta Court Clarifies the Use of Circumstantial Evidence in Product Liability Trial By David Pick Kristina Persaud Case citation: ATCO Energy Solutions Ltd. v Energy Dynamics Ltd., 2024 ABKB 162 In the recent decision of ATCO Energy Solutions Ltd. v...
10 Apr, 2024 Driving Deceptions: Unveiling the Truth Behind Insurance Fraud By Duncan Taylor Case citation: Wong v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2024 ONSC 1111 The recent ruling by the Ontario Supreme Court in Wong v....
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,...
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...
24 Jan, 2024 In Pursuit of Fairness: Revised Test for Dismissal of Proceedings for Want of Prosecution by the BC Court of Appeal By Amrit Kalra Case citation: Giacomini Consulting Canada Inc. v. The Owners, Strata Plan EPS 3173, 2023 BCCA 473 Rule 22-7(7) of the Supreme Court...
16 Jan, 2024 Big Bucks for Bad Faith Benefits By 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...