Motor Vehicle Tort Litigation in Ontario: Critical Updates

  • October 22, 2014

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DESCRIPTION

A significant number of motor vehicle accident cases were heard by the Ontario courts this past year resulting in important developments in motor vehicle tort litigation. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to fully explore the impact of these recent decisions and to ensure you are up to speed on the latest trends and best practices.

  • Understand the recent case law on OPCF 44R and developments in the ever-evolving threshold analysis
  • Learn about surprising findings of negligence on the part of unprotected defendants
  • Review the top auto cases of the Superior Court and the Court of Appeal
  • Hear about costs issues commonly faced in auto cases
  • Get practical tips on when to bring a motion for summary judgment


PROGRAM CHAIR

Roseanna R. Ansell-Vaughan, Hughes Amys LLP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Developments In Threshold Law: The Top 10 Cases Of The Past Year
Jennifer L. Huneault and Maeve Byrne, Hughes Amys LLP

Beyond the Limit: A Case Summary and Policy Commentary Following the Court of Appeal's Decision in Schmitz v. Lombard
Daniel I. Reisler, Angela Romano and Tamara Zdravkovic , Reisler Franklin LLP

The Limitation Period for Underinsured Motorists after Schmitz:
From a Roque to a Better Place for Plaintiffs
Rikin Morzaria, McLeish Orlando LLP

Unprotected Defendants: An Update on Recent Case Law
Derek Abreu, Bell Temple

Five Top Tort Cases
H. Jason Hickman, Laxton Glass LLP

Critical Updates: 5 Recent Tort Decisions
Meghan Hull Jacquin, Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

Recent Statements by the Courts on the Law of Costs
Roseanna R. Ansell-Vaughan, Hughes Amys LLP