by Liam Swain | Jul 6, 2026 | Court Proceedings, Tort
Sutton Farms is a family farm located on both sides of the Napanee River. For convenient access to fields on both sides, a bridge was constructed over the river. The bridge was made of steel beams spanning the river covered with wood decking. The steel beams were...
by Liam Swain | Feb 17, 2026 | Insurance
This case deals with the aftermath of a breakdown in the relationship between an insurer and a brokerage. Since 2014, BrokerLink has marketed and sold Commonwell insurance products; however, BrokerLink terminated this agreement in late 2025. In response, Commonwell...
by Lisa Armstrong | Dec 18, 2025 | Accident Benefits
Divisional Court finds weekly benefits payable before submission of the disability certificate with reasonable explanation. In a significant decision, the Ontario Divisional Court has allowed the appeal of Summer Clouthier, a claimant who was struck by a car while...
by Dmitry Shniger | Mar 28, 2025 | Tort
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. Amanda...
by Daniel Simonetti | Mar 28, 2025 | Property
The Roof, the Roof, the Roof is on Fire! On April 19, 2019, a fire started on the roof of 37 William Street in the ByWard Market in Ottawa. The fire spread to various nearby properties, causing damage. Maurizio Martignago (“Martignago”), an architect, was involved in...
by Daniel Simonetti | Mar 26, 2025 | Coverage
From Flame to Claim The plaintiff’s home was damaged in a fire on February 26, 2021. He was insured under a policy with Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co. (“BOQ”). BOQ paid the plaintiff the $220,000.00 policy limit for the dwelling but only paid $60,000.00 for its...
