Burden of Proof vs. Fraud: Back to Basics

Burden of Proof vs. Fraud: Back to Basics

In January 2019, I blogged about the summary judgment decision of Demetriou v. AIG Insurance Co. of Canada, which arose as a result of an alleged theft of an expensive ring. At that time, I noted that the motions judge focused on fraud and the decision was silent on...
Too Good to be True? May be your Wilful Blindness

Too Good to be True? May be your Wilful Blindness

The Facts This sordid tale begins with an employee going rogue with a company credit card. The Defendant Fung began purchasing iPhones and iPads from the Defendant Minetto in November 2011. The first transaction was seemingly innocent. The two met in the parking lot...
Burden of Proof vs. Fraud: Back to Basics

Say it if you mean it

UPDATE: This decision has since been overturned on appeal. Mr. Demetriou claimed he was robbed of a $550,000.00 ring (a family heirloom) that he was wearing on a gold chain around his neck while walking alone on a beach in Punta Cana. He had added the ring to his...