by Julianne Brimfield | Oct 30, 2019 | Coverage, SIU
In January 2019, I blogged about the summary judgment decision of Demetriou v. AIG Insurance Co. of Canada, which arose as a result of an alleged theft of an expensive ring. At that time, I noted that the motions judge focused on fraud and the decision was silent on...
by Julianne Brimfield | Jan 28, 2019 | SIU
UPDATE: This decision has since been overturned on appeal. Mr. Demetriou claimed he was robbed of a $550,000.00 ring (a family heirloom) that he was wearing on a gold chain around his neck while walking alone on a beach in Punta Cana. He had added the ring to his...
by Julianne Brimfield | Jun 5, 2018 | Priority Dispute
A priority dispute between Wawanesa, Northbridge and Allstate arose following the death of an insured truck driver. The truck driver had a policy of insurance on his personal vehicle (Allstate) and a policy of insurance on his work truck (Northbridge). His wife also...
by Julianne Brimfield | Mar 7, 2018 | LAT
Can a claimant receiving accident benefits still sue an insurer for extra-contractual damages in court, in light of the April 1, 2016 changes to the Insurance Act? That was the question before Justice Ramsay in a Rule 21 motion recently brought by Economical Mutual...
by Julianne Brimfield | Feb 28, 2018 | Loss Transfer
Automobile insurance is compulsory in Ontario. However, municipalities and large corporations have the financial means to arrange private contracts with their insurers that allow them to handle any claims, including accident benefits claims, that arise as a result of...
