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Join our firm!On January 8, 2018, SBA was born out of a unified vision for the future of insurance law, a vision that was led by a female majority partnership and one that did not follow the ancient rules of hierarchy and long expired tradition.
Hold Your Horses: Don’t get saddled with an AB claim due to deflection
If you need a refresher on the consequences of deflection, this blog is for you!
Trieu v. Aubin, 2025 ONSC 1141: Threshold + Refresher = Re-thresh-er?
While it is not groundbreaking, the Superior Court’s recent decision in Trieu v. Aubin should serve as a reminder, to plaintiff’s counsel, of the risks of taking a meritless claim to trial.
Priority Disputes: When “We’ll Get to It Later” Costs You the Case
A recently released priority arbitration decision illustrated the importance of adhering to the strict timelines within O. Reg. 283/95: Disputes Between Insurers.
Who’s a Dog Owner? Surprise – It’s You!
Amanda, a dog walker, had been babysitting Forrest Gump – not a movie character, but a Boxer dog – at his owners’ house. She wanted to let him out to do his business in the backyard. When Amanda approached Forrest to put dog booties on him, he bit her.
Limitation Periods: A Fire Trapped in Time?
An architect helped complete a roofing renovation in 2001. The roof ignited 18 years later. Is the architect protected by the 15-year ultimate limitation period? The answer might set you ablaze.
Unsworn Proof of Loss: No Barrier to Assessing Value of Property
Can an unsworn Proof of Loss spark a successful claim for underpaid insurance claims? The Ontario Court of Appeal fueled a decision that could impact claims handling.