Category Archives: Slips & Falls
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
When Accident Strikes on the Mountain
In our last post, Nicole reviewed some basics of ski and snowboard safety. Now let’s look at some ski and snowboard accidents that ended up in Court. In Kralik v. Mt. Seymour Resorts, a skier tries to clear some snow from the … Continue reading
Suing a Municipality? Remember the 2 Month Rule
Imagine you are injured in an accident caused by the negligence of a city or municipality. What do you need to know in order to sue for damages? You must comply with s. 286 of the Local Government Act that … Continue reading
Judges Turn to Facebook
Last week, we commented on the importance of managing your privacy settings on Social Media sites like Facebook. This week, I want to highlight the increasing role that Facebook is playing in Canadian courts. To get a better sense of the … Continue reading
The Slip & Fall: Who’s to Blame?
An elderly woman is shopping at a Real Canadian Superstore with her daughter. She turns left to pass a display pallet of dishwasher detergent. She catches her foot on the corner of the pallet and falls. She breaks her hip and … Continue reading