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Product Liability
Case Commentary – Plaintiff Can Both Sue an Employee and Their Employer
January 26, 2018
A recent Court of Appeal decision will allow a plaintiff to make a vicarious liability claim against Starbucks, as well as suing the individual barista and manager on duty. Sataur…
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Your Claim
Vicarious Liability of Employers for Negligence by Their Employees
January 19, 2018
If you are injured at a shop, restaurant, or other place of business, the parties involved are often employees of the business, which is a corporation or other entity. In…
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Your Claim
Stages of A Personal Injury Claim – Examinations for Discovery
January 12, 2018
As a personal injury claim progresses, all parties must exchange relevant documentary evidence through an affidavit of documents. The next stage is examinations for discovery, wherein each party has an…
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Travel Insurance
Case Commentary – Travel Insurance Claims and Preexisting Conditions
January 5, 2018
If you are planning on escaping the bitter cold with a vacation somewhere warm this New Year, travel insurance is one thing you can’t forget to pack. For those Canadians…
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Slip and Falls
Winter Slip and Fall Claims Against Municipalities
December 29, 2017
Last week, we discussed occupiers’ liability for winter slip and fall accidents. In many circumstances, a slip and fall will happen on municipal property, such as public sidewalks. Although still…
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Slip and Falls
Occupiers’ Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents
December 22, 2017
Winter weather increases the risk of slip and fall accidents, especially if sidewalks or driveways are not kept clear of snow and ice. Last summer, we discussed occupiers’ liability in…
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Product Liability
Legal Implications of the Uber Data Breach
December 15, 2017
Following the US and Australia, the Canadian privacy commissioner is launching an investigation in to last year’s data breach at Uber that impacted over three quarters of a million Canadians….
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Product Liability
Will There Be Legal Consequences for Big Sugar?
December 8, 2017
Big Sugar is facing increasing scrutiny as evidence mounts that they terminated research that linked sugar with cancer and heart disease. Similarly to big tobacco, there may be legal consequences…
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Automobile Accidents
Case Commentary – Liability When You Lend Your Car
December 1, 2017
When you lend your car to a friend or family member, who is responsible in the event of an accident? Whose insurance has to respond? Vicarious liability of vehicle owners…
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Accident Benefits
Case Commentary – Injured Maintaining Your Car? You Can Claim Accident Benefits
November 24, 2017
A recent summary judgment decision confirms that a person is allowed to claim accident benefits insurance if they are injured while performing regular maintenance on their vehicle. Injuries sustained in…
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