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Significant Decision on Definition of Catastrophic Impairment
December 23rd, 2011

Today, the Court of Appeal released its decision in the Kusnierz v Economical case.  http://www.ontariocourts.on.ca/decisions/2011/2011ONCA0823.htm  The Court allowed the appeal, declaring that Mr. Kusnierz met the definition of catastrophic impairment under the SABS and is entitled to enhanced me... Read more »

Brokers Errors and Omissions – Brokers & Agents Need to go Beyond Explaining Coverage
December 15th, 2011

 Insurance brokers in Ontario need to be concerned about potential claims from clients if they fail to properly notify insureds’ explaining the new optional benefits scheme in Ontario’s auto insurance regime. Brokers would be wise to review the case of Fletcher v. Manitoba Public Insurance Co. Read more »

Accident Benefits – Housekeeping Case Review
December 15th, 2011

 This recent case from the Ontario Court of Appeal will no doubt impact greatly on claims for housekeeping expenses. No longer will it be a simple case of determining the actual cost of replacing the services previously done by an injured party but will entail determining if a non-pecuniary award i... Read more »

Statutory Accident Benefits – Access to Justice Issues
December 15th, 2011

 Ontario’s auto insurance reforms are causing a lot of discussion – from both a positive and a negative viewpoint. For the most part, the public does not understand what it means to have benefits reduced until such time as they are faced with paying out of their own pocket for medical treatmen... Read more »

Taxation of Damages – What a Difference It Can Make
December 14th, 2011

At the conclusion of a long litigation matter, two questions sure to arise – how much was awarded and whether or not that award is taxable. Everyone agrees that a tax-free award is most desirable to the plaintiff . Whether or not a particular award of damages is to be received on a tax... Read more »

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