Publications

Kelly Santini LLP, Ontario, February 16, 2017 – According to Statistics Canada, 2014 saw 149,900 total injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents (“MVAs”) – including 1,834 fatalities.[1] When exploring the cause of these accidents, human error is typically to blame.[2] To combat these statistics, each year brings new technological advances to our consumer goods, and the auto industry is no exception. Cars are...

Donati Maisonneuve, Quebec, February 16, 2017 – Maison Jean-Yves Lemay Assurances inc. v. Bar et spectacles Jules et Jim inc., [2016] QCCA 1494. The Court of Appeal had to decide, in a situation where a building was inaccurately valued by the appraiser, whether the broker that had insured the building that caught fire was responsible for the damages incurred as a result...

Donati Maisonneuve, Quebec, February 16, 2017 – Bourdeau v. Desjardins Sécurité Financière, [2016] QCCQ 10602. The Court was asked to rule on whether Michel Bourdeau (“Bourdeau”) could be considered totally disabled under the insurance coverage issued by Desjardins Sécurité Financière (“Desjardins”), that is to say, if he is able to work normally in terms of quantity, quality, and duration. In 2007, Bourdeau...

Donati Maisonneuve, Quebec, February 16, 2017 – Fortin v. Humania, compagnie d’assurances inc., [2016] QCCQ 12079. The Court was asked to rule on a claim filed by Jean-Niel Fortin (“Fortin”) regarding his right to compensation under a disability insurance policy issued by Humania, compagnie d’assurances inc. (“Humania”) in the event of an accident and his right to compensatory damages. Read more.