Take me out by the ball game! An overview of spectator liability
Attending a sporting event is supposed to be fun. But what happens if you’re injured by a foul ball or a hockey puck while sitting in the stands? What if you are injured in some other manner while at a sporting event? Can you make a claim for your injuries? Understanding liability at spor…
View the post titled Take me out by the ball game! An overview of spectator liabilityUnveiling the hidden risks: How CVCs can cause serious harm to patients
When Shirley had a central venous catheter (CVC) implanted to provide easier access to her veins for treatment of a chronic health condition, she never expected that a device that was designed to ease her discomfort would cause serious health complications. “I have been diagnosed with diabet…
View the post titled Unveiling the hidden risks: How CVCs can cause serious harm to patientsGhosts, ghouls, and the duty to disclose
Imagine: you believe your house is haunted and you are ready to move. The question is, do you have to tell the buyers? A haunted house is often considered a “stigmatized property” — a property that has non-physical issues or features that may affect its marketability. In Ontario, real …
View the post titled Ghosts, ghouls, and the duty to discloseMy child uses TikTok: Should I be worried about their privacy?
Privacy Commissioners’ Report gives plenty of cause for concern Kids are more online than ever. What used to be a way to conduct research, keep up with friends, and play the occasional game has transformed into a virtual world that is at the centre of life for many kids. Nearly three-quarter…
View the post titled My child uses TikTok: Should I be worried about their privacy?Contaminated cooling towers cause multiple outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in London, Ontario
Cooling towers contaminated with Legionella bacteria at a Sofina Foods Ltd. meat processing plant in London, Ontario have been linked to multiple outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease during the summers of 2024 and 2025. Symptoms of Legionnaires’ Disease include: Complications of Legionnaires…
View the post titled Contaminated cooling towers cause multiple outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in London, OntarioTort of human trafficking in Ontario
July 30 marks World Day Against Human Trafficking, a day established by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness and promote the protection of victims of human trafficking. Since then, I have been reflecting on this often misunderstood topic as it relates to Canadians, and espe…
View the post titled Tort of human trafficking in OntarioSettling statutory accident benefits claims: What you need to know
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident in Ontario, you may be receiving Statutory Accident Benefits (“SABS”). These are benefits that help you pay for things like treatment, lost income, and support while you recover. You can receive these benefits even if you are at fault for the accid…
View the post titled Settling statutory accident benefits claims: What you need to knowCriminal vs. Civil Justice for Sexual Abuse Survivors
The recent Hockey Canada trial has raised questions relating to how criminal and civil cases involving sexual assault allegations can differ. This criminal trial followed a civil lawsuit that resulted in a settlement between Hockey Canada and the complainant, E.M., whose identity is protecte…
View the post titled Criminal vs. Civil Justice for Sexual Abuse SurvivorsFrom farm to court: Estate litigation and the family farm
Over the course of the last decade, the prevalence of estate litigation—which broadly includes disputes over Wills, inheritances, missing money and the like—has risen sharply. This uptick in estate litigation can be attributed to the fact that we are in the midst of the largest transfer of w…
View the post titled From farm to court: Estate litigation and the family farmCompensation for families under the Family Law Act
If someone in your family is hurt in a motor vehicle accident, trip and fall, slip and fall, assault or other incidents, you have the right to make a claim. This claim for compensation, legally known as damages, are assessed on a case-by-case basis. The aim is to financially compensate for t…
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