Without a doubt, those of us who live, work and/or drive in
Toronto are frustrated by the seemingly never-ending construction.
The consequences of such construction are significant, for drivers,
businesses, and infrastructure. While drivers face road delays,
roadwork also hurts storefront business owners, as their business
becomes less accessible to the public. Construction can also cause
damage to adjacent properties, such as a home, office building, or
even a church.
The Church of the Holy Trinity is one of those churches. The
church is located in Toronto, and is adjacent to the Eaton Centre
shopping mall. Holy Trinity alleges that an underpass built beneath
the church – meant to enhance access to the mall – has
caused the walls within the church to crack. The church filed a
legal claim with the Ontario Superior Court in April, seeking $2
million in damages from the owner and operator of the mall, the
Cadillac Fairview Corporation.
