Despres v. MacDonald Crane Service Ltd. et al., 2018 NBCA 13 The Plaintiff, Robert Despres, was injured in a workplace accident in September 2009 when his hand was crushed between a crane bucket and a building. As a result of the accident, the Plaintiff suffered pain and discomfort in his right thumb and hand. This...Read More

Persampieri v. Hobbs, 2018 ONSC 368 In 2009, the Plaintiff, 84-year-old Maria Persampieri, was a passenger in a motor vehicle that was rear-ended. The Plaintiff brought an action against the Defendants for damages. Defendants’ counsel gave the Plaintiff two options: withdraw the action on a without costs basis or proceed to trial. At the mandatory...Read More

Apostolidis v. Canadian Northern Shield Insurance Co., 2018 BCSC 481 The 78-year-old widower Plaintiff owned a large home in Kelowna that he insured with Canadian Northern Shield Insurance (hereafter “CNS”). The Plaintiff was away overnight at a Casino when the house fire occurred. The plaintiff swore a proof of loss in respect of the damage...Read More