Author Archives: Saro Turner
Grandma Smacks into Wall then Smacks Apple with Lawsuit
The New York Post gives us a personal injury case from Long Island that’s a little different… An 83-year-old Grandmother walks into a glass wall at an Apple store and breaks her nose. She sues Apple for $1 million. The … Continue reading
City Liable for Rollerbladers’ Injuries
This case comes from our neighbours in Alberta. Two rollerbladers are injured in separate accidents on city land. The land was designed by the City of Calgary, and is available to the public for recreational use. In one accident, rollerblader … Continue reading
Street Sense for Our Kids
Last September, we took a moment to remind parents of the importance of teaching street sense to our kids. The post was inspired by the heartwarming story of 3-year-old Kienan Hebert who was safely returned to his family following a … Continue reading
Running a Yellow Light Won’t Get You Ahead
J.A.’s recent post reminds us that when a light turns yellow, you must stop so long as it’s safe to do so. BC Supreme Court case Henry v. Bennett gives us another example of why not to run a yellow … Continue reading
Vacation Photos Used in Court
We recently commented on the role that Facebook is playing in courts across Canada. More and more, parties involved in lawsuits are pulling content from Facebook to either prove or disprove a claim. This is occurring despite privacy rights and settings. … Continue reading
Watch Out for Moose, Eh.
Will the law protect those involved in an accident where the at-fault party is a moose? In October 2006, two women are driving between Prince Rupert and Terrace. The driver, Ms. Leask, travels around a corner and sees a mother … Continue reading
Is a Child’s Waiver of Liability Binding When Signed by a Parent?
Last week, we commented on a recent court case where plaintiffs Deanna Loychuk and Danielle Westgeest believed the recreational waivers they signed before embarking on a ziplining adventure were unenforceable. The judge found in favour of the defendants, Cougar Mountain … Continue reading
Verbal Agreements with ICBC: When to Keep Your Mouth Shut!
A simple verbal agreement can stand for a lot more than one might think. In fact, an oral acceptance of a settlement – often made in haste and without full consideration of the facts – may be all that’s necessary … Continue reading