Gervais v. Chaput, [2017] QCCS 752
Christian Chaput (“Chaput”) submitted a claim to force his insurer, Promutuel Vallée du St-Laurent (“Promutuel”) to assume his defence for the damages suffered by his spouse and children.
The Facts
Ms. Valérie Gingras (“Gingras”) and her sons, Benjamin and Laurick, were passengers aboard a boat that was being driven by Chaput when he collided with a reef. Both children were thrown into the water, and Benjamin found himself under the craft. His leg was severely injured by the boat’s propeller, leading to the amputation of his left foot.