The Commonwell Mutual Assurance Group v. Campbell, 2018 ONSC 5899 In April 2013, Shayne Campbell borrowed a dirt bike from his girlfriend’s father, who was the CEO of RCOMM Radio Inc, where Mr. Campbell also worked. The dirt bike was also registered to RCOMM Radio Inc. As Mr. Campbell was driving the dirt bike, he...Read More
688857 Ontario Limited v Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2018 ONSC 5891 Gabriele Zeh-Abramsky is the principal and sole shareholder of the Plaintiff company and was insured by Aviva Insurance. Ms. Abramsky is a residential landlord who hired a property manager to collect rental payments from tenants and deposit them into the bank, amongst other...Read More
Paul Johnston v Marjorie Jones, 2018 NBQB 123 Paul Johnston claimed damages against Marjorie Jones for injuries suffered in a car accident on August 26, 2011 in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Liability of the accident was admitted; therefore, the trial was to determine the assessment of damages. Mr. Johnston was traveling at a speed of 70...Read More
Dion v Security National Insurance Co. 2018 ABPC 242 Security National Insurance Company brought an application for summary judgment for dismissal of Mr. Dion’s claim for diminished value of his vehicle after striking a moose. The insurer indemnified the costs to repair the vehicle but denied the claim for diminished value. The insured argued that...Read More
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
Bradfield v. Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada, 2018 ONSC 4477 On May 29, 2006, Mr. Devecseri was the lead motorcyclist in a group which included the Plaintiff Jeffrey Bradfield. Mr. Devecseri crossed into the opposite lane of traffic, collided with an oncoming car and was killed instantly. Jeffrey Bradfield was also hit...Read More
Michaud-Shields v. Gough, 2018 ONSC 4977 Justin Gough’s license was suspended in 2005. He was living with his parents at that time, and his Ford F150 pickup truck sat unused until 2009, when his mother, Nancy Gough, had the truck transferred into her name and insured it. On June 30, 2012, Nancy and her husband...Read More
Holland v. Sparks, 2018 NSSC 136 Catherine Holland suffered injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accidents in May 2013. She commenced an action against the allegedly at fault driver, the Defendant Josh Sparks. Following her motor vehicle accident, the Plaintiff started receiving CPP disability benefits, which she was continuing to receive as of...Read More
