At the age of 17, the claimant was an occupant of a vehicle insured by Certas that was involved in a single vehicle collision. Her application for accident benefits triggered a priority dispute over whether she was principally financially dependent on either one of...
The debate is over. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice, in Ferreira v. Hopper confirms that any Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and/or Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) received by a plaintiff is deductible pursuant to s. 267.8(1)2 of the Insurance Act, R.S.O....
At the time of her 2014 MVA, the claimant worked full-time as an educational assistant (EA). She had also opened a wedding planning business prior to the MVA and booked four wedding contracts for 2015. The claimant was able to return to work as an EA two months...
Around 2 a.m. on a June 2011 night, the plaintiff decided to go skateboarding on an unlit recreational path at the South Humber Park for a cardio workout. He was not wearing a helmet or any protective gear. He was sober, alone and did not have a flashlight. He was...
In February 2015, the plaintiff, a 66-year old contractor, fell from a ladder while working at premises leased by the defendant corporation, Crème. The fall resulted in him suffering catastrophic injures and requiring round-the-clock care at a care facility. Medical...
