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by Allison Pressé | May 15, 2026 | Tort
Overview of Facts After suffering injuries from a dog bite incident while visiting a home owned by Ashley Bain, Tamara Hartin brought a lawsuit against Ashley and others who resided at the property at the time. While Ashley Bain did not reside at the home at the time,...
by Rory Love | Jan 26, 2026 | Court Proceedings, Tort
In Smitten Baby Products Inc. v. FirstOnSite Restoration Ltd., 2025 ONSC 4281 (CanLII), the Ontario Superior Court dismissed a negligence claim against an insurance investigator retained by an insurer, holding it was “plain and obvious” that the investigator owed no...
by Gabrielle Nigro | May 26, 2025 | Court Proceedings, Tort
The Plaintiff was injured in a motor vehicle accident after his vehicle collided with a steer which had escaped from a nearby farm property. The steer belonged to Walkhavern Farms Ltd., a family-run operation owned by Collin and Maud Walker. The Plaintiff sued for...
by Sonya Reid | Apr 3, 2025 | Tort
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. It is also an excellent refresher on the damages threshold applicable in MVA...
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 Gabrielle Nigro | Feb 28, 2025 | Court Proceedings, Tort
The Plaintiff was injured during a hockey tournament when the Defendant assaulted him with a goalie stick. The Plaintiff sued for damages, claiming negligence against the owner of the arena complex, the tournament organizer and the pub operating in the arena complex...
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