Moore v Sweet, 2018 SCC 52 Lawrence and Michelle Moore married and had three children together. In 1985, Lawrence purchased a term life insurance policy with $250,000.00 in coverage.  Lawrence designated Michelle as the revocable beneficiary and paid the premiums from the Moores’ joint bank account.  In 2000, the Moores separated.They agreed orally that Michelle...Read More

Aviva Insurance Company of Canada v. L’Évêque Catholique Romain de Bathurst, 2018 NBCA 64. In 2002, Valéry Vienneau was appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bathurst.   Soon thereafter, Mr. Vienneau was contacted by individuals alleging Fathers Charles Picot and Levi Noel had sexually abused them.  The RCMP charged and tried both Picot and...Read More

Augspols v G. Bates Plumbing and Intact Insurance Co., 2018 ONSC 7038 In 2007, Arnie Augspols found water in his basement. Mr. Augspols hired a plumber, who discovered and repaired a broken pipe. In 2010, sewage backed up into Mr. Augspols’ basement through a floor drain.  He hired another plumber, who replaced the sanitary line...Read More