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February 23, 2026 – Amour v Security National Insurance Company, 2025 ABKB 726 (“Amour”) is an important Alberta decision for those dealing with property damage claims under automobile policies. In Amour the Court held that a person is not automatically an “occupant” of a vehicle for the purpose of an exclusion clause. In this case, the Court confirmed that...

February 23, 2026 – The decision in Schilperoort v. Huang, 2024 BCSC 222 (“Schilperoort”) exemplifies the problems that arise when there is disagreement over whether a binding settlement has been achieved between parties. Facts The Plaintiffs, Mr. Schilperoort and Ms. Gonzalez, filed an action against Ms. Huang (the “Defendant”) alleging that they were defamed through a number of emails...

January 20, 2026 – In tort cases involving multiple injuries, it can be difficult to parse out which injuries were caused by the original tort. This assessment can be further complicated where mental health injuries result subsequent to the tort, leading to a question of whether the mental health injuries are a divisible or indivisible consequence of the initial...

November 25, 2025 – Click here to download a PDF of this article.   It is well established that the owner of an automobile is vicariously liable for the negligence of those who drive the vehicle with the owner’s consent. Further, insurance legislation across Canada recognizes that more than one insurance policy may cover a particular loss. When multiple...