Monthly Archives: November 2010
Costco Case Comment Published
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Our thanks to Fame Weekly newspaper for publishing our case comment on Goody v. Costco Wholesale Corporation Limited, which dealt with maintenance procedures of a busy Costco store arising from a slip and fall accident of a customer.
A copy of the article in Fame Weekly, a popular Chinese free newspaper in Toronto, is found here.
Gregory Chang
Toronto Insurance Lawyer… Continue Reading
Hellenic Canadian Lawyers’ Association Update
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The Hellenic Canadian Lawyer’s Assocation (HCLA) held their 2010 President’s Dinner recently and our George Bougadis, former HCLA President (2004 to 2006) was in attendance.
The HCLA continues to be an important association allowing members to give back to the community.
As one example, the HCLA is running a free legal clinic for the community, providing quality legal advice to the community. This will be through the Greek Community of Toronto Social Services.
This legal aid clinic is approved by Pro Bono Law Ontario and will serve to help meet the needs of the Greek community in Toronto.… Continue Reading
Home Buyers Take Note > Coverage for Home Builders > Duty to Defend and Insurance Policies
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When buying a new home, you probably assume that if there is any terribly wrong with your new home, that you can sue the builder and that this builder will have an insurance policy to back them up.
That is, you probably do not expect that you will be chasing only the builder’s assets, which may not be substantial.
So, for example, if you purchase a new home which later shows “significant water damage caused rot, infestation and deterioration”, then when you sue, will there be an insurance policy protecting the builder and thereby responding to your lawsuit?… Continue Reading
Auto Insurance > Unique Insurance Coverage
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An interesting recent article in The Lawyers Weekly by Eric Knutsen entitled, “Auto Insurance as a Social Contract.” Mr. Knutsen begins his article as follows:
Automobile insurance in Canada is a product with a decidedly public purpose. It is a driver-funded source of compensation for motor vehicle accident victims – one of the important foundations of Canada’s social safety network.
Provincial governments are heavily involved in the regulation and operation of the automobile insurance regime in the interest of the public.… Continue Reading
Think TWICE Before Pleading Guilty to a Highway Traffic Act Charge
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An interesting recent case confirms the gut reaction of most readers, as to whether they should plead guilty to a HTA (Highway Traffic Act) charge if they feel, in fact, that they are not liable for the accident resulting in the charge.
What happens if you plead guilty, at the Highway Traffic Act trial, and accept a $1000 fine? If the Highway Traffic Act charge relates to an accident caused by your ex-husband, driving your car?
What happens, if later, an insurance companies sues you personally in order to recover approximately $30,000, that was paid out to a plaintiff (i.e.… Continue Reading
Joga Chahal > Flood Relief Fundraiser
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Joga Chahal, Vice President of Canadian Association of South Asian Lawyers (CASAL), participated in the Pakistan Flood Relief Fundraiser on November 4, 2010, at Azuba Restaurant in Mississauga, Ontario.
Over 75 lawyers and distinguished members from the South Asian community attended this event. All proceeds raised from this event went to Global Medic, a Canadian charity on the ground in Pakistan providing emergency relief to those affected by the Pakistan Floods.
Our thanks to the Hamdard Weekly newspaper for their article about this November 4, 2010 fundraiser.… Continue Reading
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