<Motion to Amend the Statement of Claim> -The plaintiff can file a motion to amend his Statement of Claim regarding damages and liability under Rule 26. -The plaintiff’s general and special damages can be amended from $10M to $15M unless the prejudice would result even when it exceeds the defendant’s insurer coverage.

<Punitive Damages> The Plaintiff can also seek punitive damages in addition to pecuniary damages and non-pecuniary damages, if defendant’s impaired driving caused significant injuries in the MVA.What can be added in Plaintiff’s statement of claim: (a) The Defendant, Stephen Stuart drank excessively; (b) he was driving at an excessive speed while intoxicated; and (c) he … Read More

<Tort action in the workplace injuries> -An MVA insured person can elect to bring an action and claim benefits under s. 30 of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. -He can issue a Statement of Claim for tort action in a workplace injury against a Tortfeasor if he has a viable claim in meeting … Read More

The court tossed the action for the denied Long Term Disability Benefits.

Hutton v. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, 2019 ONSC 279 – The plaintiff, Ms. Hutton has sued the defendant Manufacturers Life Insurance Company for denial of Long Term Disability Benefits (LTD) under an insurance policy issued by the defendant contracted by the plaintiff’s employer, Quinte Health Care (“QHC”).  However, the plaintiff was bound by the … Read More