A 23-year-old self-titled “Crypto King” from Whitby, Ontario, who just months ago was written about in finance publications, is now embroiled in a bankruptcy proceeding, and facing the ire of several investors who claim he lost their life savings. Aiden Pleterski, owner of AP Private Equity Limited, initially made headlines in Canada and abroad after […]
Category Archives: Litigation
Jury Awards Insurance Plaintiff Record Punitive Damages
When health issues derail a person’s inability to work and earn income, they will often need to turn to long-term disability benefits to manage financially, if they are fortunate enough to have such coverage. Even with these benefits in place, the situation can necessitate a significant shift in lifestyle. In most cases, the insured person […]
What is a Liability Insurer’s Duty to Defend for an Intentional Tort?
When professionals are insured for liability, whether the coverage is obtained individually, through a professional regulatory body such as the Law Society of Ontario, or through their place of work, what is the insurer’s obligation to defend them? Does the obligation change depending on the basis of the claim against the insured? This was a […]
Mandatory Stay of Bad Faith Cases Against the Crown is Unconstitutional
When the province introduced the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act, 2019, it was met with criticism from some legal experts and organizations that claimed the legislation would severely restrict access to justice in the province. At the time the proposed legislation was announced, the Law Commission of Ontario was nearing the completion of an in-depth […]
Will the Supreme Court Change the Requirements for Public Interest Standing?
In order to bring a legal action in Canada, the party initiating the statement of claim must have what is known as “standing” on the matter. Standing refers to the legal entitlement to bring a particular matter before the court in question. Many parties have automatic standing due to the fact that they have a […]
When Cancel Culture Invites Damages for Defamation
Earlier this year, we wrote about a pending case in Guelph, Ontario, in which a medical imaging clinic brought a $6 million claim for defamation against a couple stemming from negative social media posts. In that case, which has yet to be heard, one-half of the defendant couple had posted online about allegedly homophobic comments […]