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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 upholds $22,841 award over unsigned business arrangement

The Divisional Court found no error in a trial judge’s assessment of the parties’ conduct, communications and expense-sharing terms.

Intact ordered to pay $17,700 over handling of snow-collapse claim

Ontario court awards compensatory damages for claims-handling breaches but rejects punitive damages and an immediate replacement-cost payout.

EI limits after maternity leave violate equality rights, federal appeal court rules

The court suspended its declaration for one year, leaving Parliament time to change rules that deprived new mothers of job-loss benefits.

Dismissal upheld in developer’s lawsuit against Mississauga resident over mall redevelopment complaints

Former drilling company president loses $115,240 dismissal award over concealed rival business

New Brunswick’s appeal court finds after-discovered cause, orders repayment of US$70,000, and leaves the executive’s recorded shareholding intact.

Self defence claim rejected for man who robbed family following fatal drug deal shooting

Samsung ordered to pay customer after improperly slashing phone trade-in value

Review board clears dentist of allegations, confirms proper care in tooth extraction case

Ontario resident denied reimbursement for prescription drugs dispensed by Quebec pharmacy

Left-turning driver held liable for collision with ambulance carrying patient

Lambton Kent School Board fully liable for inspection accident

London Health Sciences Centre's decision to end operating room access for private dental surgeons upheld

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

Physician loses license following findings of deliberate medical over-billing and professional misconduct

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

“Fictitious” land transfer agreement rejected in dispute over family lavender farm

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

Financial abuse allegations against Divine Mercy Centre founders dismissed after daughter claims misappropriation of funds

Judge orders further disclosure in $1M program fee dispute between home builder and property group

Lawyer who filed lawsuit for client while suspended committed professional misconduct, Tribunal rules

Real estate agent fined $15,000 following lease dispute and brokerage policy violations

Real estate broker Johnny Wu fined $32,000 for under-reporting commercial property sale price

Tribunal finds lawyer misled injured clients with fake court documents after lawsuits were dismissed

Hilton Vancouver Metrotown ordered to pay damages after failing to accommodate long-time cook’s knee injury

Real estate agent, Valmont Ernest Chouinard, fined $25,000 after buyer left with dry taps and missing deeded lake access

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

Full debt forgiveness denied for man who caused uninsured accident

Court orders Ledcor to pay subcontractor nearly $51,000 despite justified termination in Toronto condo dispute

Ontario court cites ‘serious suspicions’ in forcing lawyer to release files in bitter estate battle

BC court orders aviva to pay restaurant owner an additional $2.2 million, finds insurer acted in bad faith

Tax court upholds director’s liability for unremitted source deductions in failed brewery venture

Tax court rules BC caregiver was employee, not contractor, in tax dispute

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

Optometrist reprimanded for improper OHIP billing and unprofessional conduct