Slip And Fall: An Ounce Of Prevention
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]January 5, 2007 By Brian Babcock The exceptionally mild winter in Thunder Bay has lead us to observe that systems for outdoor maintenance (clearing snow or ice, preventing run off from freezing) may need to be updated. What was reasonable for one set of conditions may be inadequate in milder weather. For instance, salt and chemical […]
When Is A Boat A Car?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]October 24, 2006 By Brian Babcock While Canada’s Supreme Court did not actually say that a boat was a car in a recent decision, they did decide that the limits on damages under the Canada Shipping Act did not apply to injuries suffered when a doctor was injured by a bungee cord which struck his eye while he […]
Proving Liability In Slip And Fall Injury Made Easier
March 10, 2006 By Brian Babcock A recent case in the Ontario Court of Appeal has clarified what an injured person has to prove to show fault on the part of a parking lot owner or operator. In the case of Kamin v Kawartha Dairy, the injured Plaintiff slipped in the parking lot of the dairy. However, after […]
Social Host Liability Update
January 19, 2006 By Brian Babcock On January 18, 2006, the supreme court of Canada heard arguments in Childs v. Desormeaux , the Ontario Court of Appeal case featured in a recent web tip on Social Host Liability. It will likely be several months before a result is known, and then we will have new guidelines as to if […]
Business Interruption Insurance: Read The Fine Print
December 19, 2005 By Brian Babcock Business people buy insurance because disasters happen. One of the most troubling losses suffered after a fire or other damage to commercial premises is the interruption of the business. Revenue will be disrupted, while expenses will continue. For this reason, business interruption insurance is a key part of most commercial […]