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Donati Maisonneuve, Quebec, May 19, 2017 – Pomerleau v. Coopérative de solidarité récréotouristique du Mont Adstock, 2016 QCCS 6575 Louis Pomerleau (“Pomerleau”) sued the Coopérative de solidarité récréotouristique du Mont Adstock (“Coopérative du Mont Adstock”) after he fell in a ski chalet. He claimed $191,339.71 for damages resulting from his leg fracture. Read More -
Donati Maisonneuve, Quebec, May 19, 2017 – Gilbert v. SSQ, société d’assurance-vie inc., 2017 QCCS 202 Marie-Sophie Gilbert (“Gilbert”) claimed $270,040.71 in disability insurance benefits from her insurer, SSQ Société d’assurance-vie inc. (“SSQ”). The Facts Gilbert, an equine veterinary doctor with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Université de Montréal, has been unable to work since June 22, 2011 due to back problems. Her disability...
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Donati Maisonneuve, Quebec, April 19, 2017 – Sabean v. Portage La Prairie Mutual insurance Co., 2017 SCC 7 Sabean was awarded $465,400 for injuries suffered in an automobile accident. However, only $382,000 was recovered from the at-fault driver’s insurer. As a result, Sabean claimed $83,400 from his own insurer, Portage La Prairie Mutual Insurance Company (“Portage”), under a rider offering supplemental protection....
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Donati Maisonneuve, Quebec, April 19, 2017 – Avon v. SSQ, société d’assurance-vie inc., 2016 QCCQ 13067 Pierre Avon (“Avon”) purchased a pair of tickets for a cruise that was set to sail out of Fort Lauderdale. When the aircraft operated by Allegiant Air experienced mechanical problems, his flight was delayed by around 18 hours, and he reached Fort Lauderdale too late. Avon...