On the Road: Parental Negligence
A father’s homemade motorcycle seat that allowed his young son to sit as a rear passenger does not work as intended when they get into an accident.
Waivers Work (Again!): Signing on the dotted line has consequences
In a recent summary judgment decision, the court has, yet again, answered what happens when you sign a waiver without reading it first.
Timely Notice or You Better Have a Reasonable Excuse
The Court of Appeal agrees with the judgment below and doesn’t buy the plaintiff’s excuse for giving late notice to the City of Toronto.
SPECT: Its Time Has Not Come
Are brain SPECT scans admissible in personal injury proceedings?
The Fast and the Furious: Spoliation Edition
What do street racing, an injured flagbearer, and spoliation of evidence have in common? Let’s review a recent motion decision to amend pleadings.
When there’s snow way out
The Supreme Court of Canada gives a refresher course on the law of negligence and reminds us when municipalities’ decisions will, and will not, be immune from liability.