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Ontario should create ‘list of documents that must be produced’ in personal injury auto lawsuits: Marshall
April 13, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Ontario government should consider allowing auto insurers to offer consumers more choices and come up with new rules for the tort system bearing in mind that personal injury auto lawsuits “seldom involve complex issues of law,” a special adviser…
Hospital-based examination centres should provide Ontario auto accident treatment plans: Marshall
April 12, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterOntario should not move to a government-run auto insurance system but the province should establish hospital-based examination centres with authority to establish treatment plans that would have to be provided by the insurers, without dispute, a special advisor to the…
Drone operators risk lawsuits, criminal charges for privacy breaches: OIAA speaker
February 1, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorThe new tort of intrusion upon seclusion is “a big deal for drone operators,” and experts on operating drones will be “key to helping a court” determine the standard of care in negligence lawsuits, a lawyer suggested at a recent…
Courts should not use ‘second-hand lay evidence’ to support damage awards for psychological harm: IBC
January 4, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe question of whether a court can award compensation for psychological injuries in the absence of a medical diagnosis will be considered this month when the Supreme Court of Canada hears an appeal arising from an auto collision near Vancouver.…
New Ontario auto dispute resolution system could cause ‘a lot more claims against insurance brokers,’ personal injury lawyer predicts
November 3, 2016 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorRecent reforms to Ontario auto insurance, including the transfer of accident benefits dispute arbitration to the licence appeal tribunal (LAT), has some personal injury lawyers warning of lawsuits against brokers who fail to advise clients accordingly. “We are trying to…
Supreme Court of Canada to hear $5.4-million conversion lawsuit against banks arising from plaintiff’s employee’s cheque fraud
August 19, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterA $5.4-million lawsuit – initially filed against four Canadian banks – arising from fraudulent cheques requisitioned by the plaintiff’s employee, will be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada. Canada’s highest court announced Thursday it granted leave to appeal to…
Saskatchewan government introduces more than 20 amendments to auto insurance program
June 15, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), Don McMorris, has introduced more than 20 amendments to The Automobile Accident Insurance Act that the government says will improve Saskatchewan’s auto injury programs to better meet the needs of people who…
Reduced No Fault injury coverage now available for motorcycle owners, SGI says
April 5, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterSaskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has implemented a Reduced No Fault coverage for motorcycle owners. The third option for coverage from SGI offers a basic package of injury benefits at a lower cost, since there are fewer benefits, SGI said in…