Publications

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, October 27, 2021 – MDS Inc. v. Factory Mutual Insurance Company, 2021 ONCA 594 The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently overturned the Ontario Superior Court’s decision and has maintained the strict interpretation of “physical damage” in the scope of business interruption coverage. Read More  

CBM LLP, Alberta, September 24, 2021 – There is growing trend in Canada of claims being brought against nursing homes and long-term care facilities (collectively referred to throughout as “Care Homes”). These claims can take several different forms and must be responded to accordingly. This paper will address several aspects of Care Home claims, including: The law; Types of Care Home Claims;...

Northpoint Legal, September 24, 2021 – Case: Corner Brook (City) v. Bailey, 2021 SCC 29  On March 3, 2009, while driving her husband’s car, Mrs. Mary Bailey struck a Corner Brook City (the “City”) employee who was performing road work. The employee sued Mrs. Bailey for injuries he sustained in the accident. In a separate action, Mrs. Bailey and her husband sued...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, September 24, 2021 – The Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench decision in Duraguard Fence Ltd. v. Badry, 2019 ABQB 783, is another in the line of case authorities dealing with the duties and standard of care that insurance brokers owe to their clients. The case promises to have far-reaching consequences. The Duraguard case concerns a claim brought by the plaintiff Duraguard Fence Ltd...