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Lawsuit Against Ottawa School for Long-Term Bullying of Child
On behalf of Bougadis Law Professional Corporation posted in court civil procedure, motion on
A recent news story covered by Ottawa media including the Ottawa Citizen on a new lawsuit arising from alleged long-term bullying of a 10 year old girl.
The lawsuit alleges that the school failed to stop bullying of the 10 year old girl despite repeated requests from the parent and alleged obvious signs of bullying. The allegation is that the bullying appeared to last an entire school year.
One allegation includes, “(the 10 year old girl) was cornered in the washroom by the (bully), who threatened to kill Jaclyn and her parents if Jaclyn reported the incident.” … Continue Reading
Long Term Employee Fired Over $500 – Wrongful Dismissal
On behalf of Bougadis Law Professional Corporation posted in wrongful dismissal on
Wrongful dismissal questions – when can you fire someone for just cause and avoid paying severance or termination pay? What are the factors or reasons allowing for immediate termination without notice?
Can a 41 year old manager earning $142,000 per year plus stock options, who has been with your company for 9 years and who has 9 staff reporting to him, who is responsible for a $19 million/year marketing budget to promote a drug (with annual sales of $300 million) – can this manager be fired for falsely claiming $500 in golf and meal expenses?… Continue Reading
Ontario’s Car Insurance System – Update
On behalf of Bougadis Law Professional Corporation posted in insurance law, motor vehicle accident on
How are Ontario car insurance premiums determined?
Where do you find about whether your car insurance premiums are going up or down?
Readers may wish to review FSCO’s (Financial Services Commission of Ontario) quarterly rate approval page. By the most recent approvals in late 2009, it appears that insurance rates will increase – from zero to 15% increases were granted. The Toronto Star’s James Daw recently explained the issue.
Background information about wide-ranging reforms of Ontario’s car insurance regime, including how Accident Benefits claims and tort lawsuit actions are to be governed, is available at our Nov 2/2009 blog and also our April 7/2009 blog.… Continue Reading
Ontario’s Car Insurance System – Update
On behalf of Bougadis Law Professional Corporation posted in insurance law, motor vehicle accident on
How are Ontario car insurance premiums determined?
Where do you find about whether your car insurance premiums are going up or down?
Readers may wish to review FSCO’s (Financial Services Commission of Ontario) quarterly rate approval page. By the most recent approvals in late 2009, it appears that insurance rates will increase – from zero to 15% increases were granted. The Toronto Star’s James Dawrecently explained the issue.
Background information about wide-ranging reforms of Ontario’s car insurance regime, including how Accident Benefits claims and tort lawsuit actions are to be governed, is available at our Nov 2/2009 blog and also our April 7/2009 blog.… Continue Reading
Hurt Before and Now Hurt Again in Accident – Can I Sue?
On behalf of Bougadis Law Professional Corporation posted in court civil procedure, damages, insurance law, motion, motor vehicle accident, pain and suffering, personal injury, Uncategorized on
“I was hurt before in an accident and I was just hurt in a new accident. Does my previous accident hurt my chances to sue for damages this time around? Am I allowed to sue for my injuries in this new accident?”
A previous accident should not generally preclude you from suing for injuries in a subsequent accident. If you suffered serious injuries in the subsequent accident, generally a lawsuit should be considered.
The existence of more than one accident affects the manner in which the lawsuit is argued as between the plaintiff and defendant.… Continue Reading
Slip and Fall on City Property – Act Quickly if You Are Hurt
On behalf of Bougadis Law Professional Corporation posted in court civil procedure, insurance law, municipality, personal injury, slip and fall, summary judgment motion on
If you hurt yourself on City property, which most commonly is a slip and fall on ice, snow or an uneven sidewalk, then you have 10 days to notify the City in writing of your incident – s. 44(10) of the Municipal Act.
Most people do not know that they have 10 days to notify the City of their accident.
NOTE: if you are hurt and seek medical treatment (whether you are hospitalized or attending at your family doctor’s clinic), the 10 day period still applies unless you fall under a narrow exception of circumstances.… Continue Reading
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