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July 17, 2017 – This follows an appeal from a successful Summary Judgment Application in Master’s Chambers by the Defendant, Sobey’s.  The matter arises out of a trip and fall incident on a sidewalk in front of the Sobey’s store after a dog lunged at the Plaintiff.  The dog in question had been tied to something outside of the...

June 15, 2017 – The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released their decision in Carter v Intact Insurance Co. This is an important case for both property owners and insurers. The case confirms the approach that Canadian courts will take when assessing disputes between Insurers and property owners in regards to building replacement insurance. Background The appellants in the...

January 19, 2017 – The Defence Wins – Nanette Kufeldt and Kunal Nand successfully appealed the decision of a Master dismissing a Summary Judgment Application. The Court of Queen’s Bench set aside the Master’s decision and dismissed the Plaintiff’s Action against the Directors of his corporate employer for injuries arising from a work-related accident. Read more.

September 16, 2016 – One of the challenges in subrogation claims is identifying all of the potential Defendants.  For example, in a claim alleging a manufacturing defect, the ‘manufacturer’ may have sourced our part or all of the manufacturing process.  This sometimes creates challenges in ensuring that all potential defendants are at the table when litigation commences. In Alberta...