Personal Injury

Ontario court permits explanatory affidavit without withdrawing discovery answers

Bennett ruling leaves motorcycle ownership and the effect of alleged misrepresentations for a later summary judgment motion.

Ontario court approves $29.3 million in opioid class-action settlements

Three agreements create a pooled compensation fund, with eligibility limits, variable awards and substantial approved deductions.

Quebec appeal court restores 1991 start date in Horne foundry class action

Residents may pursue their broader exposure-based claim after the court ruled that disputed knowledge of the alleged harm must be assessed on the merits.

Manitoba appeal court rules out punitive damages under Fatal Accidents Act

The court upheld the removal of a son’s punitive-damages claims from a wrongful-death lawsuit, finding the statute compensates survivors rather than punishes defendants.

Negligence claim against OPP to proceed after 2016 New Year’s Eve highway accident

Lambton Kent School Board fully liable for inspection accident

Injured driver wins right to sue Gore Mutual Insurance for failing to act in good faith

$1.3 million awarded in damages following rear end collision with cube van

Insurer permitted to substitute property manager for “John Doe” in Brampton hit-and-run lawsuit

$2 million lawsuit over falling concrete due to eight years of delay dismissed

Negligence verdict after lawyer’s improper jury address upheld

Insurer must explain coverage denial in $1 million catastrophic injury lawsuit

Brother can keep $700,000 from sister, calling it a gift

Lawsuit against Gore Mutual to proceed on emotional distress claims following catastrophic accident