Publications

Kelly Santini LLP, Ontario, July 10, 2020 – Kelly Santini LLP was successful in the recent decision of S.S. v Allstate, 2020 ONLAT 19-005491/AABS. S.S. was involved in a motor vehicle accident on August 22, 2014 and sought benefits pursuant to the SABS. In June 2019, S.S. brought a Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) application for a declaration that his injuries fell outside the...

Cox & Palmer, New Brunswick, July 10, 2020 – What Is “Absolute Liability”? Absolute liability is the obligation of an insurer to indemnify an innocent third party who was injured by an insured, while the insured was in violation of the insurance policy. Under the absolute liability provision of the Insurance Act, RSNB 1973, c I-12, [the ‘Act’], the insurer may deny coverage to...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, CBM LLP, Stein Monast, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, June 04, 2020 – With offices and courts closed, the standard approach to managing and resolving claims no longer applies. Waiting for a return to the pre-COVID-19 status quo could mean many months, or even years, in further delay. In this webinar, RMC lawyers from Ontario, Quebec and Alberta offer claims handlers and adjusters strategies that can help them...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, June 02, 2020 – Every person and business has been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The closure of all non-essential businesses and the need for physical distancing have completely altered the way business is conducted, if it is conducted at all.  This is true even for those businesses that are considered essential or whose employees can work from...