Swerving Blame in Emergency Situations

Swerving Blame in Emergency Situations

What standard is expected of a driver confronted with an emergency situation? ONCA upholds a summary judgment motion ruling that a reactive driver was not negligent. The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld a summary judgment motion ruling that there was nothing...
The Latest Word on Prejudgment Interest

The Latest Word on Prejudgment Interest

Overview This is an appeal by the Basilian Fathers of Toronto of a jury verdict and an order for prejudgment interest.  The Basilians claim the jury instruction on how to assess damages for past income loss was wrong, the punitive damages award was excessive, and...