Jonathan Lisus Mandates

Successful on a motion to dismiss an action and strike a defence after the responding party failed to comply with court orders, including a peremptory order, to produce relevant documents.

Leading authority on scope of franchisor duty of good faith and parent subsidiary liability.

Successful trial defence of $20 million dollar action claiming breach of credit agreement.

Leading authority on scope of investigative receivership and court appointed Receiver’s personal liability.

Subject matter jurisdiction of Superior Court over claims against German bank.

Jurisdiction of court to stay proceedings in favour of arbitration.

Jurisdictional boundary between provincial and federal business corporation statutes.

Scope of SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) statute and test for stay of defamation action.

Trial judge bias, admissibility of expert testimony under Insurance Act Regulation.

Systemic gentamicin toxicity test case, test for causation in medical negligence.

Application of discoverability test in limitation period to claims arising from addiction.

Uphold trial judgment dismissing action in topical gentamicin toxicity test case.