Court of Appeal Summaries (July 25, 2022 – July 29, 2022)

  • August 02, 2022
  • John Polyzogopoulos

Table of Contents

Civil Decisions

Sorbam Investments Ltd v Litwack, 2022 ONCA 551

Keywords: Real Property, Environmental Law, Negligence, Nuisance, Damages, Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s 99, Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.43, s 130, Kaiman v. Graham, 2009 ONCA 77, Frohlich v. Ferraro, 2017 ONCA 978, Stellarbridge Management Inc. v. Magna International (Canada) Inc. (2004), 71 O.R. (3d) 263 (C.A.), Sorbam Investments Ltd. v. Litwack, 2017 ONSC 706

Yanic Dufresne Excavation Inc v Saint Joseph Developments Ltd, 2022 ONCA 556

Keywords: Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Claims Surviving Bankruptcy, “Fraud, Embezzlement, Misappropriation or Defalcation while Acting in a Fiduciary Capacity”, Breach of Contract, Breach of Trust, Unjust Enrichment, Civil Procedure, Default Judgments, Setting Aside, Evidence, Admissibility, Extrinsic Evidence, Fresh Evidence, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. B-3, s. 178(1)(d), Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules 59.06(2) & 25.06(8), Simone v. Daley (1999), 43 O.R. (3d) 511 (C.A.), Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company v. Rodriguez, 2018 ONCA 171, H.Y. Louie Co. Limited v. Bowick, 2015 BCCA 256, Cruise Connections Canada v. Szeto, 2015 BCCA 363, Royal Bank of Canada v. Korman, 2010 ONCA 63, Korea Data Systems (USA), Inc. v. Aamazing Technologies Inc., 2015 ONCA 465, Dugas v. Gaudet et al., 2016 NBCA 19

MOS MortgageOne Solutions Ltd v Heidary, 2022 ONCA 561

Keywords: Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Claims Surviving Bankruptcy, Default Judgement, “Fraud, Embezzlement, Misappropriation or Defalcation while Acting in a Fiduciary Capacity”, Fraud, Breach of Trust, Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. B-3, s. 178(1)(e), Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 25.06(8), F. Williams Logging Co. v. Roethel (1995), 58 B.C.A.C. 84, Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company v. Rodriguez, 2018 ONCA 178, McAteer v. Billes, 2007 ABCA 137, H.Y. Louie Co. Limited v. Bowick, 2015 BCCA 256, Garlicki (Bankrupt), Re, 2010 MBCA 73, Bannerman Lumber Ltd. v. Goodman, 2021 MBCA 13

Stevenhaagen Estate v Kingston General Hospital, 2022 ONCA 560

Keywords: Torts, Negligence, Medmal, Standard of Care, Duty to Consult, Causation, Clements v Clements, 2012 SCC 32, Sacks v Ross, 2017 ONCA 773, Salter v Hirst, 2011 ONCA 609, Uribe v Tsandelis, 2021 ONCA 377

Cheng v Grigoras, 2022 ONCA 557

Keywords: Contracts, Interpretation, Debtor-Creditor, Guarantees, Civil Procedure, Summary Judgment, Breach, Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 59.03(4), Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.43, s 134(1), Hamilton v. Open Window Bakery, 2004 SCC 9, Duong v. NN Life Insurance Company of Canada (2001), 141 O.A.C. 307 (C.A.)

Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company v Ridi, 2022 ONCA 564

Keywords: Administrative Law, Standard of Review, Correctness, Contracts, Interpretation, Insurance, Accident Benefits, Statutory Interpretation, Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, O. Reg. 34/10, Part III, Insurance Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. I.8. s. 268, Legislation Act, 2006, S.O. 2006 c. 21, Sched. F, s. 56, Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v Vavilov, 2019 SCC 65, Rizzo & Rizzo Shoes Ltd, (Re), [1998] 1 SCR 27, Tomec v Economical Mutual Insurance Company, 2019 ONCA 882, Bell ExpressVu Ltd Partnership v Rex, 2002 SCC 42, Westminster Bank Ltd v Zang, [1966] AC 182 (HL), CanadianOxy Chemicals Ltd v Canada (Attorney General), [1999] 1 SCR, R v Zeolkowski, [1989] 1 SCR 1378, Thomson v Canada, [1992] 1 SCR 385

Barker v Barker, 2022 ONCA 567

Keywords: Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Torts, Assault, Battery, and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Crown Liability, Crown Immunity, Breach of Statutory Duty, Statutory Interpretation, Damages, General and Aggravated Damages, Punitive Damages, Pre-judgement Interest, Defences, Ex Turpi Causa, Civil Procedure, Limitation Periods, Limitations Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 24, Sch. B, s 24, s 16, Mental Health Act, R.S.O. 1970, c. 269, Mental Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1960, c. 236; R.S.O. 1970, c. 270; and R.S.O. 1980, c. 263, Class Proceedings Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 6, s 28(1), Criminal Code, s. 672.11, Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.43, s 128(3), s 130(1), Crown Liability and Proceedings Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c. 7, Sched. 17, s 11, Fenton v North York Hydro Electric Commission (1996), 29 OR (3d) 481, Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership v Rex, 2002 SCC 42, Rooney v ArcelorMittal S.A, 2016 ONCA 630, Andrews v Grand & Toy Alberta Ltd, [1978] 2 SCR 229, Joanisse v Barker (2003), 38 CPC, Barker v Barker, 2018 ONCA 255, Alberta v Elder Advocates of Alberta Society, 2011 SCC 24, Hodgkinson v Simms, [1994] 3 SCR 377, Galambos v Perez, 2009 SCC 48, Dolmage v Ontario, 2010 ONSC 1726, M(K) v M(H), [1992] 3 SCR 6, Guerin v The Queen, [1984] 2 SCR 335, (Attorney General) v Thouin, 2017 SCC 46, Kenny v Lockwood, [1932] OR 141 (CA), McInerney v MacDonald, [1992] 2 SCR 138, R v Sheppard, 2002 SCC 26, Champoux v Jefremova, 2021 ONCA 92, Lac Minerals Ltd v International Corona Resources Ltd, [1989] 2 SCR 574, Royal Bank of Canada v Fogler Rubinoff (1991), 5 OR (3d) 734 (CA), Inglis v Beaty (1878), 2 OAR 453 (CA), Prinzo v Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care (2002), 60 OR (3d) 474 (CA), Collins v Wilcock, [1984] 3 All ER 374 (UK QB), Hurley v Moore (1993), 107 DLR, Fawley v Moslenko, 2017 MBCA 47, Sirois v Gustafson, 2002 SKQB 452, Reibl v Hughes, [1980] 2 SCR 880, McLean v McLean, 2019 SKCA 15, Warman v Grosvenor (2008), 92 OR (3d) 663 (SC), Dunne v Gauthier, 2000 BCSC 1603, Bruce v Dyer, [1966] 2 OR 705 (HC), Rougemount Capital Inc v Computer Associates International Inc, 2016 ONCA 847, McMaster v The Queen, 2009 FC 937, B(V) v Carins (2003), 65 OR (3d) 343 (SC), Demers v Everson, 2013 ONSC 6134, Weafer (Litigation Guardian of) v Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, 2007 BCSC 481, Nagy v Canada, 2006 ABCA 227, Plester v Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co (2006), 213 OAC 241 (CA), McIntyre v Grigg (2006), 83 OR (3d) 161, Hill v Church of Scientology of Toronto, [1995] 2 SCR 1130, SY v FGC (1996), 26 BCLR (3d) 155 (CA), Cinar Corporation v Robinson, 2013 SCC 73, Honda Canada Inc v Keays, 2008 SCC 39, British Columbia v Zastowny, 2008 SCC 4, Dhingra v Dhingra Estate, 2012 ONCA 261, Randhawa v 420413 BC Ltd, 2009 BCCA 602, Borland v Muttersbach (1985), 53 OR (2d) 129 (CA), Prinzo v Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care (2002), 60 OR (3d) 474 (CA), Non-Marine Underwriters, Lloyd’s of London v Scalera, 2000 SCC 24, Sirois v Gustafson, 2002 SKQB 452, Reibl v Hughes, [1980] 2 SCR 880, McLean v McLean, 2019 SKCA 15, [2019] 5 WWR 67, Warman v Grosvenor (2008), 92 OR (3d) 663 (SC), Dunne v Gauthier, 2000 BCSC 1603, Bruce v Dyer, [1966] 2 OR 705 (HC)

Short Civil Decisions

Efthymiadis v G4S Secure Solutions (Canada) Ltd, 2022 ONCA 554

Keywords: Administrative Law, Human Rights Tribunal, Civil Procedure, Appeals, Jurisdiction, Orders, Interlocutory or Final, Paulpillai Estate v Yusuf, 2020 ONCA 655

Golden Oaks Enterprises Inc v Scott, 2022 ONCA 568

Keywords: Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Civil Procedure, Costs, Boucher v Public Accountants Council for the Province of Ontario (2004), 71 OR (3d) 291 (CA)