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September 25, 2020 – Bédard Martin v. Intact, compagnie d’assurance inc., 2019 QCCS 5708 On the night of May 13 to 14, 2003, a fire completely ravaged a restaurant belonging to Solange Martin Bédard (“the insured”). At the time of the loss, the establishment was insured by Axa Assurances inc. (“Axa”). Following the fire, the insurer refused to compensate...

August 24, 2020 – Regarding insurance matters, several time limits govern relationships between parties. For example, following a loss, the insured party has an obligation to notify their insurer as soon as they become aware of it. In light of the current circumstances, even though most Canadian provinces are starting to resume their regular activities, it’s easy to imagine...

August 19, 2020 – On March 15, 2020, the Honourable Nicole Duval Hesler, then Chief Justice of Quebec, and Sonia Lebel, then Minister of Justice, agreed to suspend the extinctive prescription and limitation periods in civil matters until the health emergency declaration expires1. Close to four months later, on July 13, 2020, the Honourable Manon Savard, now Chief Justice...

August 19, 2020 – The appellant benefits from a group insurance contract between his employer and La Capitale Civil Service Insurer Inc., which contains a two-phase disability benefit. The first phase provides that within the first 24 months, benefits shall be paid when the total disability of the member prevents them from performing every single duty listed in their...