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January 21, 2019 – Dahan v. Poirier, 2018 QCCQ 5154 Professional and medical liability |Disciplinary process | Production of evidence | Lack of relevance | Striking out of allegations | Exclusion of exhibits Dr. Paul Poirier (“the Defendant”), was sued for medical malpractice by Abdallah Ali Dahan (“the Claimant”), and filed an application to strike certain allegations from the Amended Originating Motion and requested...

July 05, 2018 – In Industrielle Alliance, assurances auto et habitation inc. vs. Usines Giant inc.1, the Court had to rule on the procedural validity of a joinder of multiple claims, all involving the same water-heater manufacturer, Giant, in a single legal action. Industrielle Alliance, duly subrogated in the rights of its insureds, had in fact instituted a legal action by...

May 14, 2018 – Steps to Take to Avoid Problems and Resolve Claims in La Belle Province Recorded Wednesday, June 13, 2018 To view the recording, please click here. Each province in Canada has its own way of managing claims through the court process. But when it comes to Quebec, the Civil Code presents insurers with a completely different...

May 11, 2018 – The Progressive Homes[1] judgment has had major repercussions on the damage insurance industry, especially for the holders and issuers of commercial general liability insurance, also known as CGL policies. The Supreme Court in fact broadened the scope of the notions of “accident” (occurrence) and “material damages.” Although some observers have believed seeing here an almost...