Publications

Stein Monast, Quebec, August 06, 2012 – John Deere Limited v. Promutuel Lac St-Pierre – Les Forges, S.C. Richelieu, 765-17-000982-100, July 17, 2012, L. Lacoursière For the first time, the Superior Court has clarified the status of a creditor under a non-automobile insurance policy, in this instance an agricultural policy. John Deere was named as the creditor on Promutuel’s policy. John Deere...

Stein Monast, Quebec, July 31, 2012 – SSQ, société d’assurances générales inc. v. Alain Crytes, (C.Q., Maniwaki, No. 565-22-000081-089), 2012 march, 12, Fournier J. In the context of an action seeking sanctions for misrepresentation, the Court of Quebec has recognized that statements made by the insured during a polygraph test can be used as evidence. On March 21, 2012, Judge Fournier ruled,...

Stein Monast, Quebec, September 17, 2011 – In the late 19th century, the invention of the telephone ushered in a new age of communications. In 2004, little more than a century later, the advent of Web 2.0 revolutionized the way individuals interact, both privately and in the workplace. The word “productivity” has taken on a new meaning. Popular social networks, such as Facebook, MySpace,...

Stein Monast, Quebec, January 03, 2008 – The issue of the insurer’s obligation to defend has raised numerous debates in the jurisprudence over the past few years. Recently, the Court of Appeal of Quebec in Groupe DMR Inc. v. Kansa General International Insurance Company Ltd, AZ-50488250 revisited this question. Since this problem is part of the day-to-day business of insurers, it seems...