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In the case of 6916643 Canada inc. c. Intact, compagnie d’assurances1 , in the context of an application for leave to appeal, the Court of Appeal made a pronouncement on the question of the right to an insurance indemnity for theft … Read more »

This follows an appeal from a successful Summary Judgment Application in Master’s Chambers by the Defendant, Sobey’s.  The matter arises out of a trip and fall incident on a sidewalk in front of the Sobey’s store after a dog lunged … Read more »

Lelièvre v. Bonnici, [2017] QCCQ 5601 The Syndic of the Chambre de la sécurité financière (“The Syndic”) decided to appeal a decision made by the Disciplinary Board of the Chambre de la sécurité financière (“The Board”) rejecting the complaints filed against Pascale … Read more »

6916643 Canada Inc. v. Intact, compagnie d’assurances, [2017] QCCA 660 6916643 Canada Inc. (“Canada Inc.”) filed an application for leave to appeal following a decision dismissing its claim for indemnification for losses incurred in the context of fraud. The Facts Canada Inc. … Read more »

Bérubé v. Desjardins Assurances, [2017] QCCQ 2219 Pascal Bérubé (“Bérubé”) claimed $13,724.77 from Desjardins Sécurité Financière, compagnie d’assurance vie (“Desjardins Insurance”) as life insurance benefits following the death of his spouse. The Facts In 2002, Bérubé and his spouse, Annick Blanchette (“Blanchette”) … Read more »

Godbout v. Pagé, [2017] SCC 18 The Court had to decide whether a person who was injured in a car accident and whose condition was aggravated due the subsequent fault of a third party can institute a civil liability remedy against the … Read more »

Intact Insurance Company v. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, 2016 ONCA 609 In this case, Ms. Paula Chartrand had commenced a long-distance relationship with Mr. Kyle Houghton. As the relationship progressed, Ms. Chartrand decided to leave her husband and move from … Read more »

Echelon General Insurance Co. v. Ontario (Minister of Finance), 2016 ONSC 5019.  The insured purchased a six month automobile insurance policy in December 2008.  Just ten days later Echelon purported to cancel the policy due to non-payment of premiums.  The notice … Read more »

A Q&A with Canadian Defence Lawyers President Jade Spalding of Cox & Palmer Why did you became involved with Canadian Defence Lawyers (CDL) I wanted to get involved in an organization related to the defence practice that could provide specialized … Read more »

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released their decision in Carter v Intact Insurance Co. This is an important case for both property owners and insurers. The case confirms the approach that Canadian courts will take when assessing disputes between … Read more »