Publications

CBM LLP, Alberta, August 17, 2017 – This Court of Appeal decision arises from an unsuccessful application brought by the Defendants to strike an action due to delay. In this case, the Defendants were accused of liable for fraud and breaches of contract. Read more

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, August 17, 2017 – On the March 9, 2017 decision of Taylor & Lieberman v. Federal Insurance Company,[1] the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a decision of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California holding that a business management firm did not have coverage in respect of client funds which it was fraudulently induced to wire...

Kelly Santini LLP, Ontario, August 17, 2017 – Aviva Insurance Company of Canada v McKeown, 2017 ONCA 563 – This case resulted from an appeal from Aviva Insurance Company of Canada (“Aviva”) regarding notice an insurer must provide to examine under oath (“examination) an applicant claiming benefits under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule – O. Reg 34/10 (the “Schedule”). At issue was whether the...

Stein Monast, Quebec, July 17, 2017 – Although this seems to be a concept that is basically quite simple and well defined in the insurance industry, the courts of Quebec and Ontario have recently been called upon to rule on the concept of replacement cost. Accordingly, we are providing you with an overview of the decisions in Gestion Ignièce inc. c. Les...