Publications

Donati Maisonneuve, Quebec, April 17, 2018 – Ferme des Trois Montagnes (2015) v. Constructions GSL Inc., 2017 QCCQ 10721 In the framework of a dispute between Ferme des Trois Montagnes (“The Farm”) and Constructions GSL (“GSL”), the latter party’s insurer, Promutuel, denied coverage and refused to take up its client’s defence. GSL filed a Wellington motion and claimed the reimbursement of lawyer’s fees related to...

Donati Maisonneuve, Quebec, March 18, 2018 – Villeneuve v. SSQ Groupe financier, 2017 QCCQ 7893 Alexandre Villeneuve (“Villeneuve”) claimed $12,737.50 from his insurer, SSQ Groupe financier (“SSQ”) as reimbursement for dental treatments and damages. The Facts Villeneuve is a Promutuel employee. In that capacity, he is a member of an SSQ group insurance policy taken out by his employer. On March 26, 2014, Villeneuve was...

Donati Maisonneuve, Quebec, December 08, 2017 – Wilson v. Bisson Gaudreau, 2017 QCCS 3522 The Commission scolaire de la région de Sherbrooke (“CSRS”) filed a motion for dismissal of the statement of claim by Eric Wilson (“Wilson”) by asserting that the bodily injury he suffered was caused by an automobile. The Facts A number of exhibitors gathered for a car show organized by the...

Donati Maisonneuve, Quebec, November 13, 2017 – Gendron v. Équipements Yves Landry Inc., 2017 QCCQ 2563 Claude Gendron (“Gendron”) claimed $15,000 from Équipements Yves Landry Inc. (“Équipements”) for damages after falling in the company’s warehouse. The Facts On May 29, 2013, Gendron went to Équipements to make a purchase. During this visit, an Équipements employee led Gendron to the back of the warehouse and...