Case Bites
Each week, CBM Lawyers presents Case Bites, a summary of decisions touching on matters of insurance principles, coverage disputes, legal procedures, and other topics of note. To receive your weekly updates, subscribe using the link below.
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Case Bites for April 20, 2026
Edited by Amanda Kostek
Last week’s Court Rulings from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal and SCC.
1646274 Alberta Ltd v 2402806 Alberta Ltd, 2026 ABKB 289
Whether Parties can be added to an action after a Consent Judgement is Issued
Case Bites for April 13, 2026
Edited by Amanda Kostek
Last week’s Court Rulings from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal and SCC.
>Winslow v Thivierge, 2026 ABKB 273
Whether Offers are binding
Coalspur Mines (Operations) Ltd v CWA Engineers Inc, 2026 ABKB 268
Disclosure of Evidence from Insurer
Case Bites for March 30, 2026
Edited by Amanda Kostek
Last week’s Court Rulings from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal and SCC.
Bains v Adam, 2026 ABCA 89
Dispute over admissibility of Doctor Reports at Trial where doctor not qualified as an expert
Fort McMurray Airport Authority v 994552 NWT Ltd., 2026 ABKB 228
Whether last minute steps advance an action
Bagley v Rogers, 2026 ABKB 225
Refusing to disclose similar fact evidence
St Albert (City) v Melcor Developments Ltd., 2026 ABKB 213
Limitations on Third Party Claims
Stephen David Smith RRSP Plan Number 143059 v Walker, 2026 ABKB 171
Service Limitations
Case Bites March 23, 2026
Edited by Amanda Kostek
Last week’s Court Rulings from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal and SCC.
Sniper Pressure Services Ltd v Northbridge General Insurance Company, 2026 ABKB 194
Particulars in a Statement of Claim
Sniper Pressure Services Ltd v Northbridge General Insurance Corporation, 2026 ABKB 193
Disqualification of Insurer’s counsel from Acting
Sniper Pressure Services Ltd. v Ken’s Custom Wood Work Ltd., 2026 ABKB 195
Whether Insured or Insurer retains control over action
Case Bites March 16, 2026
Edited by Amanda Kostek
Last week’s Court Rulings from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal and SCC.
H.N. v. Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria), et al., 2025 BCCA 144
Vicarious liability of institution for sexual assault