Publications

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, January 20, 2022 – In the recent case of ES v. Shillington, 2021 ABQB 739, the plaintiff sought the recognition of the tort of Public Disclosure of Private Facts – a first in Alberta. The plaintiff was in a romantic relationship with the defendant between 2005 and 2016, during which time the defendant physically and sexually assaulted the plaintiff....

Kelly Santini LLP, McKercher LLP, SVR Lawyers, Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, October 29, 2021 – After 18 months of pandemic isolation, many Canadians are once again enjoying evenings out in bars, clubs and even house parties. With this pent-up demand for late-night social connection once again being satisfied comes the return of commercial and social host liability risk. In addition to alcohol-related risks, commercial hosts must now also contend with...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, October 27, 2021 – The Ontario Superior Court recently addressed the evidence required to overcome the presumption of a duty to defend in the context of a liability insurance policy. AIG Insurance Company of Canada (“AIG”) brought an application seeking equitable contribution from Lloyds Underwriters (“Lloyds”) towards the cost of defending the City of Timmins (the “City”) in an...

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