Personal injury

Ontario Superior Court orders retrial for catastrophic impairment case due to procedural unfairness

Ontario Superior Court orders retrial for catastrophic impairment case due to procedural unfairness

The insurer's expert was not cross-examined after a scheduling conflict arose during his testimony

Ontario Superior Court denies late motion to transfer car accident case to simplified procedure

Ontario Superior Court denies late motion to transfer car accident case to simplified procedure

The court considered the late stage of the proceedings and the absence of new circumstances

Court of Appeal considers role of bad character evidence in ordering new trial

Court of Appeal considers role of bad character evidence in ordering new trial

Recent decision 'instructive for both sides of the table going forward,' says McLeish Orlando's Nick Todorovic

Ontario Superior Court confirms License Appeal Tribunal cannot award punitive damages

Ontario Superior Court confirms License Appeal Tribunal cannot award punitive damages

LAT's jurisdiction is explicitly defined and limited by statute: court

Ontario Superior Court rejects jury trial in motor vehicle accident case due to procedural delays

Ontario Superior Court rejects jury trial in motor vehicle accident case due to procedural delays

The court took into account the effects of the pandemic on judicial resources and court operations

Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies ‘excess liability policy’ in a fatal traffic accident case

Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies ‘excess liability policy’ in a fatal traffic accident case

The driver of the vehicle was insured, but his coverage was insufficient to cover the damages