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Disability Insurance Following an Accident – Handling a Five-Gallon Diesel Fuel Container – Definition of the Term “Accident” Under the Insurance Contract

February 2017 Donati Maisonneuve, Quebec

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.