Desrochers v. McGinnis, 2024 ONCA 63

Desrochers v. McGinnis, 2024 ONCA 63: Expanding liability on owners of vehicles

By Kris Bonn

On July 29, 2014, 24-year-old Megan Desrochers suffered a severe brain injury when the all- terrain vehicle (ATV) she was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. At the time of the collision, she was travelling on Young Road in Prince Edward County en route to the home of Grant and Catherine McGinnis. The collision occurred less than one kilometre from the McGinnis home.

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Kris Bonn

Johnson v. Lakeridge Health Corporation et al.: A matter of causation

Author: Kris Bonn

Law360 Canada (July 16, 2024, 10:52 AM EDT) -- The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released a decision, Johnson v. Lakeridge Health Corporation et al., 2024 ONCA 291, that touches upon the important issues of causation and expert evidence. The case went to trial before Justice Joseph Di Luca in November and December 2022. Justice Di Luca released the decision on May 1, 2023, dismissing the plaintiffs’ claim for failing to prove causation. At the time of trial, the only remaining defendant was Dr. Rose-Anne Vieira.

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Firm Announcement

Times change and Bonn Law must continue to evolve. Effective June 19, 2023, Bonn Law is closing our Trenton office at 80 Division Street. This decision was made after careful consideration of the best way to serve our clients and grow our practice in the Quinte region.

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The Power of Small Things

The Power of Small Things

Authored by Ruth Roberts

I am constantly amazed by the incredible power of small things. How a kind word can heal a heart; how a smile can defuse an argument. And how a nickel can speak volumes about integrity and honesty.

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How Long Will My Criminal Case Take?

How Long Will My Criminal Case Take?

Authored by Ruth Roberts

When someone is charged with a criminal offence, one of the first things they want to know is: When will this be over? The answer to that question is complicated, and depends on a number of factors. But the short (and probably unwelcome) answer is: not for some time.

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Kumra v. Stagliano: A step in right direction

Kumra v. Stagliano: A step in right direction

Author: Kris Bonn

(October 13, 2022, 11:58 AM EDT) -- Anyone involved in the civil justice system in Ontario understands delay, with most cases taking many years to resolve. I was called to the bar in 2002 and in my 20 years of practising litigation, I’ve found that getting a case to trial usually takes four to six years from the date the statement of claim is filed.

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Applying for Insurance? Ask Questions and Take your Time

Applying for Insurance? Ask Questions and Take your Time

Author: Kris Bonn

We live in a society where insurance is ubiquitous, we must have insurance if we drive a car, if we own a home, we almost always have home insurance, we buy life insurance and long-term disability insurance to protect our families and, if we travel, we buy travel insurance. We buy insurance to protect us when bad things happen.

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The Quality of Mercy

The Quality of Mercy...

Author: Ruth Roberts

It’s been a very long time since I was in law school, and the pearls of wisdom from most of my professors have been lost in the mists of time. But there is one Golden Rule, passed down from generation to generation of criminal lawyers; discussed in the law lounges and coffee shops; tossed back and forth through emails:

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Young People in Criminal Law

Young People in Criminal Law

Author: Scott Raycroft-Wright

You may know that a young person who is charged with a criminal offence in Canada is treated differently than an adult who is charged with that offence. There are, however, many myths and misconceptions about how Canada’s criminal justice system handles young people. In this post, I will address some of the ways in which young people differ from adults in the criminal justice system.

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