Occupiers’ liability is a large exposure for many insureds. We will explore the recent trends and case law developments as they apply to this area of insurance. Join our team of legal experts from Dolden Wallace Folick LLP as they discuss the trends in damage awards for bodily injury claims and provide an overview of developments regarding the enforceability of waivers in an occupiers’ liability context.
SEMINAR OBJECTIVES
• Discuss the factors considered by the court in deciding whether occupiers are liable
Define “occupier” for the purposes of the Occupiers’ Liability Act
Review the duty of care owed by occupiers
Summarize defences available to occupiers
Provide practical tips for defending occupiers’ liability claims
• Review trends in bodily injury claims and factors that will inflate damages significantly
Provide practical tips for identifying claims that may result in bigger losses
Identify creative heads of damage that may be asserted by Plaintiff’s counsel and which heads have received judicial ‘traction’
Summarize what to expect in actions involving multiple claims and tortfeasors
Provide tips for minimizing exposure on complex claims
• Discuss the evolving legal landscape relating to liability waivers – what they must include to be effective – and when they will not be effective
Understand the importance of a properly implemented “waiver protocol” as a key aspect of enforceability
Consider the issues relating to waivers executed by or on behalf of minors
SEMINAR PRESENTERS – from Dolden Wallace Folick LLP
Andrew Breen – Partner
Amelia Staunton – Partner
Michael Libby – Partner
Time: 8:45am – 12pm PST
Price (includes coffee service, light breakfast snacks & GST):
$125 CIP Members
$150 IIBC Members
$230 Non Members (includes IIBC Membership expiring May 31, 2018)
CE Credits: 3 Technical
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 24
Questions?
Contact Winnie Hon, Seminars & Events Coordinator, Insurance Institute of BC
whon@insuranceinstitute.ca
T: 604-681-5491 x21