This Supreme Court decision involves the interpretation of the Nova Scotia SEF 44 Endorsement, an excess insurance policy, and whether or not Canada Pension Disability Benefits are deductible from the calculation of damages.
Sabean v. Portage La Prairie Mutual Insurance Company [2017] SCC 7
Case Facts:
The Appellant, Andrew Sabean, was injured in a Read More

CBM Lawyers and the other members of Risk Management Counsel of Canada (RMC) have teamed up to produce a Guide to Litigation in Canada. The guide offers an introduction to the key steps to progressing a claim in each Canadian province. The guide will serve as a handy resource for anyone new to Read More

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When investigating a fire loss there is a great deal of information the insurer has to take into consideration during the course of its investigation. In this article, we help insurers become aware and familiar with the terms and exclusions of the policy in questions, the steps to follow and key the questions to Read More

Non-litigation prejudice now includes stress, inconvenience and the effect on personal and professional reputations.
Humphreys v Trebilcock, 2017 ABCA 116
Case Facts
This Court of Appeal decision arises from an unsuccessful application brought by the Defendants to strike an action due to delay. In this case, the Defendants were accused of liable for fraud Read More

Following landmark decision, the threshold for proving mental injury is lower and arguably more uncertain.
Saadati v Moorhead, 2017 SCC 28
Case Facts:
In this case, the plaintiff was in a motor vehicle collision on July 5, 2005. His vehicle sustained significant damage, but he appeared uninjured. Though he was taken to the hospital Read More