ArticleThe Lawyer's Daily – Consideration Of Spousal Status In Climans V. LatnerThe loss of a loved can give rise to a wrongful death action where negligence played a role in the death. CanadaFamily and MatrimonialMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleRenting A Car This Summer? Don’t Overlook Your Insurance CoverageSummer involves adventure and travel, and for many, that includes renting a car. What most people don’t realize is how big a role insurance coverage plays if a motor vehicle collision happens. Renters often drive without fully understanding their existing coverage or what additional coverage they may need.CanadaInsuranceMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleUnderstanding The Potential Subrogation Rights Of Long-Term Disability InsurersWhen a serious injury or illness forces someone out of the workforce, long-term disability (LTD) benefits can help bridge the gap and ease the uncertainty that comes with being unable to work.CanadaInsuranceMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleAnother Jury Conditionally Struck – Mackenzie v. Pallister, 2021 ONSC 1840The Superior Court of Justice released another decision earlier this month where the jury notice was conditionally struck.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleBattiston v. Microsoft Canada Inc., 2021 ONSC 1341In Battiston v Microsoft Canada Inc., 2021 ONSC 1341, Justice Faieta highlighted that the refusal to provide an estimate of costs under a Rule 49 ...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleDoctor Liability, Medical Malpractice And Stevenhaagen Estate v Kingston General Hospital, 2022 ONCA 560A recent case from the Ontario Court of Appeal shows that doctors may be liable for injuries you sustain even if they were not in charge of the operation.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleGagnier V Burns, 2021 ONSC 1971 – Jury StrikeIn the most recent decision of the jury-striking era, the plaintiff in Gagnier v Burns, 2021 ONSC 1971 was successful in striking the defendant's jury notice in the Southwest Region.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleHow Much Can I Sue For A Dog Bite?It is also important to keep in mind of how the Court defined an owner in Wilk v. Arbour.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleMcKee V. Marroquin, 2021 ONSC 5400: The Rule 48.04(1) Leave Requirement And Conditionally Striking The JuryMcKee v. Marroquin is a case arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on June 10, 2016, in which the plaintiff was seriously injured. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleNatural Waters: Five Risks To Check For Before You Dive InSummertime in Ontario means spending more time in the water – lakes, rivers, and ponds. Unfortunately, the summer season also correlates with an increase in water-relatedCanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleNavigating Insurance Coverage For Catastrophic Injuries: Tips For Maximizing CompensationThe first step in maximizing compensation for any injury, and especially catastrophic injuries, is to make sure you pick the right team of legal representatives.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleThe Jury's Out: Gagnier v Burns, 2021 Onsc 1971 – Jury StrikeIn the most recent decision of the jury-striking era, the plaintiff in Gagnier v Burns, 2021 ONSC 1971 was successful in striking the defendant's jury notice in the Southwest Region.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleWhat Is A Dependant? – Okenge v. Certas Home And Auto Insurance Company, 2025 ONLAT 23-008696/AABSAccording to Ontario Auto Insurance and the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule ("SABS"), a "dependant" is defined as someone who is "principally dependent for financial support or care"...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleWhat Is Catastrophic Impairment?Individuals who fall under MIG are entitled to $3,500 for their medical-rehabilitation needs.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleWhen A Driver Says They Never Saw The MotorcycleAfter a motorcycle collision, drivers frequently claim they never saw the motorcyclist, but this statement carries significant legal implications. This article examines the leading factors behind motorcycle accidents, from visibility challenges and blind spots to driver awareness issues, and explores why the resulting legal claims are rarely as straightforward as they appear. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleObtaining The Name Of The Person Who Doored YouIn the past, the Toronto Police Services Board refused to release the identities of drivers who door cyclists by stating that it is considered an "incident" as opposed...CanadaPrivacyMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleSpeeding? Toronto's Speed Enforcement Cameras Set To Begin Issuing TicketsStarting July 6, Toronto will begin issuing tickets for speeding, using speed enforcement cameras. This is a positive step towards a safer city for Toronto's vulnerable road users.CanadaTransportMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleUnderstanding The Crisis: Why Pedestrian Traffic Deaths And Injuries Persist In TorontoThis February has been the most dangerous month on Toronto streets for pedestrians and cyclists since 2020. Within the span of just one month, 12 collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists...CanadaTransportMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleWhat You Should Know About JaywalkingAll too often, we find ourselves turning on the evening news to read the headline, "Pedestrian struck while jaywalking." CanadaTransportMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleHow Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia Redefines Personal Injury Law For Survivors Of Intimate Partner ViolenceOn May 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia. In doing so, the Court changed the personal injury landscape by recognizing a new tort of intimate partner violence and creating an important pathway to justice for survivors.GlobalLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP