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 January 12, 2026
Edited by Amanda Kostek
Last week’s Court Rulings from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal and SCC.
Geophysical Service Incorporated v Canadian Natural Resources Limited, 2025 ABCA 426
10 Year Ultimate Limitation | Large Costs Awards
CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC v ITP SA, 2025 ABKB 728
Considerations for choosing a Corporate Representative
Lymer v Jonsson, 2025 ABCA 423
Application of Charter to Civil Contempt Proceedings
Goold v Allen, 2025 ABKB 755
MVA | Personal Injury Damages
Case Bites for December 15, 2025
Edited by Amanda Kostek
Last week’s Court Rulings from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal and SCC.
ATB Financial v Real Industries 333 Corp, 2025 ABCA 397
Costs Arguments
Amour v Security National Insurance Company, 2025 ABKB 726
Exclusions under the Auto Policy | Coverage
National Bank of Canada v Sunterra Food Corporation, 2025 ABKB 708
Questioning of Non- Parties to an action
Case Bites for December 8, 2025
Edited by Amanda Kostek
Last week’s Court Rulings from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal and SCC.
Rioux v Matthews, 2025 ABKB 686
Consent to Drive
Case Bites for December 1, 2025
Edited by Amanda Kostek
Last week’s Court Rulings from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal and SCC.
Tragger v Intact Insurance Company, 2025 ABKB 678
Policy Exclusions | CGL | Your Work Exclusion | Products-Completed Hazard
26th Avenue River Holding Limited Partnership v Winspia Co Ltd, 2025 ABCA 384
Service Issues
Kozak v Quong, 2025 ABKB 679
Conflict of Laws – Alberta Fata Accidents Act v. Yukon Fatal Accidents Act
Case Bites for November 24, 2025
Edited by Amanda Kostek
Last week’s Court Rulings from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal and SCC.
Intact Insurance Company v 1063878 Alberta Ltd, 2025 ABKB 656
Costs
1811133 Alberta Inc v 1556204 Alberta Ltd, 2025 ABCA 382
Whether a failed JDR advances an Action
Lavoie v Lukiw, 2025 ABCA 377
Setting aside Judgment