Personal Injury
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July 05, 2024
Up to $6.7M settlement approved related to alleged risks and injuries from blood clot filters
A Canada-wide class action settlement has received court approval in a case related to certain inferior vena cava filter products (IVC Filter Products) that were marketed and sold by Cook (Canada) Inc., Cook Incorporated and William Cook Europe APS (Cook).
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July 02, 2024
Federal government seeks public comment on Canada Disability Benefit regulations
Canada is seeking comments on proposed regulations for the Canada Disability Benefit Act introduced in Budget 2024 with the intent to provide eligible individuals federal disability benefits to supplement existing provincial and territorial benefits, according to a release.
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July 02, 2024
Court approves $9.5M settlement over years of sexual abuse by Calgary Stampede employee
A $9.5 million settlement has been approved in a class action involving an individual employed by the Calgary Stampede for claims of sexual assault against minors over several years, class counsel JSS Barristers have announced.
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June 28, 2024
SCC settles confusion in tax disputes about jurisdictional boundaries of Federal and Tax Courts
In judgments that clarify the jurisdictional boundaries between the Federal Court and the Tax Court in tax disputes, the Supreme Court of Canada has rejected separate appeals by two Canadian companies who challenged how their taxes were assessed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
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June 28, 2024
Veteran Toronto lawyer starts term as LSO treasurer
The Law Society of Ontario’s (LSO) new treasurer praised his predecessor, spoke of past accomplishments and talked about “ceremony, fellowship and policy.” The LSO’s June 28 Convocation featured remarks by newly elected treasurer Peter Wardle, a Toronto-based commercial litigation and professional liability lawyer who will serve in the role for the 2024-25 term.
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June 28, 2024
Health issues in the LGBTQ+ community need to be better addressed | Courtney Mulqueen
Society has made tremendous strides in recognizing the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
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June 27, 2024
Navigating multi-party injury litigation
The process of representing one victim in a negligence claim against a defendant or insurance company is complex, at times stressful and subject to court delays. When you add the complexities of multiple plaintiffs or multiple defendants to the already complex legal process, you are often subjected to compounding delays that may add stress to you and your clients.
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June 26, 2024
TYPES OF DAMAGES — For personal injuries — Duration of loss — Extent of incapacity
Claim by Michael for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Michael suffered major physical and psychological injuries when she was hit in a head-on collision while riding her motorcycle. She was on her way home when the car driven by the defendant crossed the centre line and collided with her motorcycle. Her physical injuries required surgeries and left her with chronic pain and limited mobility.
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June 25, 2024
Ontario regulator urges home insurers to improve claims processes amid rise in extreme weather
A new report from Ontario’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) is urging Canadian home insurers to improve their claims processes to better support policyholders — especially as global warming increases the likelihood of extreme weather events.
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June 24, 2024
British Columbia first province to launch class action targeting makers of ‘forever chemicals’
The government of British Columbia has launched what it is hailing as the first class action lawsuit by a Canadian province against manufacturers of so-called forever chemicals, alleging they knew the products would contaminate the environment indefinitely and jeopardize human health.