In perhaps the most important contract decision of the past 20 years, the Supreme Court of Canada today established a general doctrine of good faith between parties and a specific duty of honesty — opening up the civil courts to a potential wave of lawsuits based on perceived deceptions. http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/legalfeeds/
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Halton cop charged with fraud
A Halton cop is now the latest GTA officer facing criminal charges for allegedly submitting fraudulent benefit claims.
Halton Regional Police say they launched an investigation into the eight-year veteran after receiving complaints from the service’s benefits provider.
“The officer has been charged with one count of fraud under $5,000 in relation to fraudulent submissions of benefit claims,” police said in a statement Thursday.
http://www.torontosun.com/2014/11/13/halton-cop-charged-with-fraud
York police officer charged after insurance benefits misused
York Regional Police have charged one of their own officers after company insurance benefits were allegedly misused.
In July, the force’s Police Professional Standards Bureau launched an investigation of an officer in response to complaints from its benefits provider.
York police will not disclose any details about the allegations, and cannot provide the name of the insurance provider since the company is considered a victim. http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2014/10/15/york_police_officer_charged_after_insurance_benefits_misused.html
Towing firms propose changes to Ontario auto insurance fraud bill
The Ontario government is currently working on an omnibus bill intended to reduce auto insurance claims costs, but an executive from one insurer warns of “unintended consequences” if tow trucks are defined as commercial vehicles under provincial law while a director for a tow truck association questions the need to change the rules stipulating the reporting of vehicle impoundment.
SGI seeks public feedback on possible auto injury program changes
Saskatchewan Government Insruance is asking the public to share their views on the province’s auto injury program
Earlier this year, SGI began a review of auto injury coverage by consulting with current and former auto injury customers and key stakeholders such as representatives from the medical, legal, and insurance communities.
JUDGE VS. JURY: DECISIONS DIFFER IN INJURY CASES
In general, people have the right to a jury trial in personal injury cases. Jury decisions often differ from how a judge would have decided.
Privatization of Justice: Balancing Efficiency and Access to Justice
Justice, and not efficiency, must be the endgame of the process. Of course, justice delayed is justice denied, and efficiency has an important supporting role to play in administering justice. That is why it’s always critical to look at efficiencies through fairness and justice lenses.
Ban molesting MDs altogether
Should doctors barred from treating women be allowed to see men? Nov. 7
It is highly regrettable that the Ministry of Health, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and even the police appear to be working together in an unholy alliance by not paying the necessary attention to the repeated criminal offences by physicians on hapless Ontario patients — despite loud cries from the Star and Ontario citizens alike
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editors/2014/11/12/ban_molesting_mds_altogether.html
ATVs, accident benefits and lawsuits: Timing is everything!
The use of off-road recreational vehicles such as ATVs for fun and recreation has increased dramatically over the years. It is also not unusual to see such vehicles on public roadways, and for these vehicles to be driven by young people including minors. Over the years, recreational culture has given rise to an increasing number of rollovers, crashes, and alcohol-related incidents involving ATVs and other off-road vehicles.
http://otlablog.com/atvs-accident-benefits-and-lawsuits-timing-is-everything/
New auto insurance bill hurts drivers: OTLA
The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association is urging the provincial government to amend auto insurance legislation its claims will deny justice to accident victims.
http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/legalfeeds/2377/new-auto-insurance-bill-hurts-drivers-otla.html
Committee Transcripts: Standing Committee on General Government – 2014-Nov-05 – Bill 15, Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act, 2014
Wednesday 5 November 2014
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
FAIR, Association of Victims for Accident Insurance Reform
North American Auto Accident Pictures, Towing Division
Associated Towers Guild of Ontario
Associated Canadian Car Rental Operators
Towing and Recovery Professionals of Ontario