Publications

CBM LLP, Fillmore Riley LLP, McKercher LLP, Northpoint Legal, June 07, 2018 – To view the recording, please click here. Across the country, insurers and defence counsel are facing an increase in claims from self-represented litigants. These cases face a number of different hurdles and need to be handled carefully and satisfy the principles recently endorsed by the Supreme Court of Canada in Pintea v. Johns. In this...

Donati Maisonneuve, Stein Monast, Quebec, May 14, 2018 – Steps to Take to Avoid Problems and Resolve Claims in La Belle Province Recorded Wednesday, June 13, 2018 To view the recording, please click here. Each province in Canada has its own way of managing claims through the court process. But when it comes to Quebec, the Civil Code presents insurers with a completely different...

CBM LLP, Alberta, May 14, 2018 – Allstate Insurance Company (the “Insurer”), issued an SPF No.1 policy (the “Policy”) to a vehicle owned by Ms. Jenine Greenidge (the “Insured”). The Insured was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The Insured made a claim pursuant to Section B of the Policy alleging soft tissue, whiplash related injuries, and TMJ injuries. Read more

Stein Monast, Quebec, May 11, 2018 – The Progressive Homes[1] judgment has had major repercussions on the damage insurance industry, especially for the holders and issuers of commercial general liability insurance, also known as CGL policies. The Supreme Court in fact broadened the scope of the notions of “accident” (occurrence) and “material damages.” Although some observers have believed seeing here an almost...