Mandates
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Acting for various companies in claims for defamation in publications and advertisements
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Registrar v. Leggat Chevrolet Buick GMC Limited
Represented the dealership in the first ever decision from the OMVIC Discipline Committee where all charges against the dealership were dismissed and costs were awarded against OMVIC.
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Van Dyke v. Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, 2005 CanLII 18841 (ON CA)
Successfully represented physician in Ontario Court of Appeal overturning trial judgment in gentamicin toxicity test case, test for causation in medical negligence.
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Roof Tile Management v. Pieternick Properties, 2023 ONSC 5586
Obtained order enforcing the exercise of options to purchase two large commercial properties.
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Walsh Construction Company Canada v. Toronto Transit Commission and Regional Municipality of York
Representing the Regional Municipality of York in a large construction dispute relating to the development of Steeles West Station and the defence of subcontractor claims valued at over $50 million.
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Oesterlund v. Pursglove, 259 A.C.W.S. (3d) 27
Successfully represented applicant in leading authority on availability of mareva injunction to enforce foreign non-monetary award.
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WSIB Investments (Infrastructure Pooled Investment Trust) v. Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd.
Representing a leading P3 infrastructure manager in an appeal from a $260 million judgment concerning breaches of contract and fiduciary duty.
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Tort, Bankruptcy, and Contract Proceedings from Corporate Management Fraud
Represented the plaintiff/claimant in related tort, bankruptcy, and contract proceedings resulting from corporate management fraud.
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Seelster Farms Inc. v. Ontario, 2017 139 O.R. (3d) 687
Successfully represented plaintiffs, leading authority on compellability of cabinet ministers and scope of parliamentary privilege.
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1176560 Ontario Ltd. v. Great Atlantic & Pacific Company of Canada Ltd., 2002 CanLII 6199 (ON SC)
Successfully represented plaintiffs in leading authority on enjoining defendant misconduct during class action certification period.
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P. (D.) v. Wagg, 71 O.R. (3d) 229 (Ontario Court of Appeal)
Successfully represented physician in barring automatic production of crown brief in civil proceedings.
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One of the Largest Cross-Border Commercial Litigation and Insolvency Mandates in Recent History
Counsel to the Sackler Families in the Purdue Pharma CCAA proceeding, a proposed national class action, and two proposed class actions brought by the First Nations and Municipalities across Canada.