Ontario

Exploring the Surge of Mass Torts in Ontario: Legal Experts Weigh In on Shifting Litigation Trends Across Canada

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Toronto, Canada – The landscape of litigation is witnessing a shift in Ontario as more plaintiffs’ firms opt for mass torts over the traditional class action approach, a trend less pronounced in other Canadian provinces. Legal experts from Blake’s Law Firm delved into the reasons behind this shift and explored how different regions across Canada are adapting to these changes. Mass torts involve pursuing multiple individual legal actions instead of a single class action lawsuit, especially in cases involving similar or identical products linked to the same manufacturer. Robin Linley, a litigator with Blake’s Litigation … Read more

Landmark Disability Case: Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Record $1.5 Million Punitive Damages Award Against Blue Cross Life Insurance

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Toronto, Ontario – In a landmark case against a disability insurer, the Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the largest punitive damages award in Canadian history, amounting to $1.5 million. The decision in Sara Baker v. Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada sheds light on the reasoning behind this substantial sum. Previously, the jury’s rationale for the award had remained unknown as they are not required to provide written reasons for their verdicts. The case revolves around Baker, who had suffered a stroke and brain bleed, rendering her unable to continue her job as … Read more