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  • Who Pays First When a Rental Car Is in an Accident in Ontario?

    An Ontario court ruled on which insurer pays first after a rental vehicle crash. Learn how rental car insurance priority works and what it means for you.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3059 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/who-pays-first-when-a-rental-car-is-in-an-accident-in-ontario.md
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  • When Neither Side Wins: Divided Success and Costs in Ontario

    An Ontario court ordered both sides to bear their own costs after divided success. Learn what this means for your civil lawsuit and when costs follow the event.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3040 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/when-neither-side-wins-divided-success-and-costs-in-ontario.md
    when-neither-side-wins-divided-success-and-costs-in-ontario
  • When Must You Disclose a Settlement in Ontario Court?

    Ontario's Court of Appeal clarifies that failing to disclose a settlement is not automatic abuse of process — actual prejudice must be shown. Learn what this means for your case.

    Court: ONCA Citation: 2026 ONCA 450 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/when-must-you-disclose-a-settlement-in-ontario-court.md
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  • When Must an Insurer Be Added as a Statutory Third Party in Ontario?

    Ontario court rules on when a denied auto insurer must be added as a Statutory Third Party under the Insurance Act — key lessons for accident victims in Ontario.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3235 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/when-must-an-insurer-be-added-as-a-statutory-third-party-in-ontario.md
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  • When Does the Clock Start on an Ontario Car Accident Lawsuit?

    Ontario's Court of Appeal clarifies when limitation periods begin in car accident claims — and why hoping for recovery can cost you your case.

    Court: ONCA Citation: 2026 ONCA 434 Practice: motor-vehicle-accident Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/when-does-the-clock-start-on-an-ontario-car-accident-lawsuit.md
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  • When Does Spousal Support End After Retirement in Ontario?

    An Ontario Court of Appeal ruling clarifies when compensatory spousal support can end at retirement and why retroactive increases are rarely granted. Read the key takeaways.

    Court: ONCA Citation: 2026 ONCA 405 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/when-does-spousal-support-end-after-retirement-in-ontario.md
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  • When Can a Class Action Settle Without Paying Class Members Directly?

    An Ontario court approved a class action settlement using cy-près distribution instead of direct payments. Learn what that means for class members and your rights.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3330 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/when-can-a-class-action-settle-without-paying-class-members-directly.md
    when-can-a-class-action-settle-without-paying-class-members-directly
  • When Are Promissory Notes and Guarantees Enforceable in Ontario?

    An Ontario court upheld promissory notes and personal guarantees despite limitation, obstruction, and bad-faith defences. Learn what this means for borrowers and lenders.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3506 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/when-are-promissory-notes-and-guarantees-enforceable-in-ontario.md
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  • When a Summary Judgment Motion Falls Apart in Ontario: What Happens Next?

    An Ontario court paused a summary judgment motion after new documents emerged. Learn what this means for employees in complex wrongful dismissal cases.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3454 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/when-a-summary-judgment-motion-falls-apart-in-ontario-what-happens-next.md
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  • What Makes a Property a Matrimonial Home in Ontario?

    An Ontario court clarifies what 'ordinary occupation' means for matrimonial home status under the Family Law Act. Learn what this means for your property rights.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3371 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/what-makes-a-property-a-matrimonial-home-in-ontario.md
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  • Resulting Trusts and Partition Sales in Ontario Family Property Disputes

    An Ontario court ordered partition and sale of co-owned property, declared a resulting trust, and awarded spousal and child support. Learn what this means for you.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3161 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/resulting-trusts-and-partition-sales-in-ontario-family-property-disputes.md
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  • Oppression Remedy vs. Constructive Dismissal: What Ontario Shareholders Need to Know

    An Ontario court split on oppression and constructive dismissal claims in a shareholder dispute. Learn what the ruling means for minority shareholders and employee-directors.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3460 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/oppression-remedy-vs-constructive-dismissal-what-ontario-shareholders-need-to-kn.md
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  • Ontario Class Action Settlement Approved: What Class Members Should Know

    An Ontario court approved a class action settlement against Raise Limited. Learn what certification, settlement approval, and cy-près distribution mean for you.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3463 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/ontario-class-action-settlement-approved-what-class-members-should-know.md
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  • Neighbour Disputes in Ontario: What Can You Actually Sue For?

    An Ontario court assessed assault, defamation, and nuisance claims between neighbours. Learn which claims succeeded and what evidence you actually need to win.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3167 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/neighbour-disputes-in-ontario-what-can-you-actually-sue-for.md
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  • How Are CCAA Plan Funds Distributed After Litigation Ends in Ontario?

    Learn how Ontario courts interpret CCAA plan terms to decide who gets paid when litigation funding is released — and what that means for creditors and stakeholders.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3421 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/how-are-ccaa-plan-funds-distributed-after-litigation-ends-in-ontario.md
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  • Commission Pay After Job Loss: What Ontario Lawyers Decided

    An Ontario Court of Appeal ruling clarifies when employees keep commission on files settled before departure and why quantum meruit won't fill the gaps.

    Court: ONCA Citation: 2026 ONCA 417 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/commission-pay-after-job-loss-what-ontario-lawyers-decided.md
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  • Class Action Settlement Approved in Ontario: What Class Members Should Know

    An Ontario court approved a class action settlement against Enbridge Gas Inc., covering 75% recovery. Learn what this means for class members and counsel fees.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3321 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/class-action-settlement-approved-in-ontario-what-class-members-should-know.md
    class-action-settlement-approved-in-ontario-what-class-members-should-know
  • Can You Sue Iran for Torture in an Ontario Court?

    An Ontario court awarded damages against Iran for torture and arbitrary detention. Learn how the terrorism exception to state immunity works and who can claim.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3155 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-you-sue-iran-for-torture-in-an-ontario-court.md
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  • Can You Sue a Lawyer for Misappropriating Trust Funds in Ontario?

    An Ontario court awarded liquidated and punitive damages after a lawyer failed to return client trust funds. Learn what this means for victims of trust fund misappropriation.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3227 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-you-sue-a-lawyer-for-misappropriating-trust-funds-in-ontario.md
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  • Can You Intervene in an Ontario Anti-SLAPP Motion?

    A 2026 Ontario court ruling clarifies when third parties can intervene in anti-SLAPP motions and who argues first. Plain-English breakdown for anyone involved in defamation litigation.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3379 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-you-intervene-in-an-ontario-anti-slapp-motion.md
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  • Can WSIAT Cut Off Benefits If You Refuse Suitable Work in Ontario?

    A 2026 WSIAT decision examines when a worker's refusal of suitable work can affect ongoing benefits. Plain-English breakdown for Ontario workers.

    Court: ONWSIAT Citation: 2026 ONWSIAT 408 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-wsiat-cut-off-benefits-if-you-refuse-suitable-work-in-ontario.md
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  • Can Refugee Claimants Sue Canada Over Work Permit and PRRA Bars?

    An Ontario court certified a class action challenging the 36-month PRRA bar and 180-day work permit bar as unconstitutional. Learn what this means for refugee claimants.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 2250 Practice: immigration-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-refugee-claimants-sue-canada-over-work-permit-and-prra-bars.md
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  • Can Ontario Courts Order a Child Returned to Germany Under the Hague Convention?

    An Ontario court ordered children returned to Germany under the Hague Convention. Learn what grave risk, habitual residence, and wrongful retention mean for your case.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 2026 Practice: immigration-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-ontario-courts-order-a-child-returned-to-germany-under-the-hague-convention.md
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  • Can Ontario Courts Dismiss a Lawsuit Without a Full Hearing?

    Ontario's Court of Appeal explains when a claim can be thrown out under Rule 2.1.01 — and what that means if you're facing a similar dismissal.

    Court: ONCA Citation: 2026 ONCA 444 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-ontario-courts-dismiss-a-lawsuit-without-a-full-hearing.md
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  • Can Ontario Class Action Settlements Be Protected from Fraud?

    A 2026 Ontario court decision shows how courts can issue urgent directions to protect class action settlement funds from suspected fraudulent claims. Learn what this means.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3496 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-ontario-class-action-settlements-be-protected-from-fraud.md
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  • Can an RESP Be Held in Trust for a Child in Ontario?

    An Ontario court ruled that RESP funds can be held in express trust for a child. Learn what this means for families and education savings disputes.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3416 Practice: wills-estate Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-an-resp-be-held-in-trust-for-a-child-in-ontario.md
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  • Can an Ontario Oppression Application Be Converted to a Trial?

    A 2026 Ontario court refused to convert an oppression application to a full trial. Learn what this means for shareholders and dismissed employees in Ontario.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3313 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-an-ontario-oppression-application-be-converted-to-a-trial.md
    can-an-ontario-oppression-application-be-converted-to-a-trial
  • Can an Ontario Court Order Retroactive Child Support Beyond Three Years?

    An Ontario court ordered retroactive child support beyond three years and secured it with a property charge. Learn what this means for parents seeking support.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3024 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-an-ontario-court-order-retroactive-child-support-beyond-three-years.md
    can-an-ontario-court-order-retroactive-child-support-beyond-three-years
  • Can an Insurer Force Appraisal Under Ontario's Insurance Act?

    An Ontario court refused to compel appraisal under s. 128 of the Insurance Act where a valuation-date dispute made the process impractical. Here's what policyholders need to know.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3230 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-an-insurer-force-appraisal-under-ontario-s-insurance-act.md
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  • Can an HRTO Application Be Dismissed for Delay in Ontario?

    A 2026 HRTO ruling dismissed a human rights application for missing the one-year deadline. Learn what this means for Ontario workers and complainants.

    Court: ONHRT Citation: Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-an-hrto-application-be-dismissed-for-delay-in-ontario.md
    can-an-hrto-application-be-dismissed-for-delay-in-ontario
  • Can an Estate Trustee Be Removed in Ontario? What the Courts Require

    Ontario courts set a high bar for removing an estate trustee. Learn what a conflict of interest must look like before a court will step in, and what to do instead.

    Court: ONCA Citation: 2026 ONCA 369 Practice: wills-estate Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-an-estate-trustee-be-removed-in-ontario-what-the-courts-require.md
    can-an-estate-trustee-be-removed-in-ontario-what-the-courts-require
  • Can an Employer Fire You for Filing a Human Rights Complaint in Ontario?

    A 2026 HRTO ruling confirms that firing an employee after they file a human rights complaint can amount to illegal reprisal in Ontario.

    Court: ONHRT Citation: Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-an-employer-fire-you-for-filing-a-human-rights-complaint-in-ontario.md
    can-an-employer-fire-you-for-filing-a-human-rights-complaint-in-ontario
  • Can an Anti-SLAPP Motion Stop a Defamation Claim in Ontario?

    An Ontario court dismissed an anti-SLAPP motion in a defamation case involving public procurement allegations. Learn what this means for reputation claims.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3342 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-an-anti-slapp-motion-stop-a-defamation-claim-in-ontario.md
    can-an-anti-slapp-motion-stop-a-defamation-claim-in-ontario
  • Can a WSIAT Review Change Your Injury Benefits in Ontario?

    A 2026 WSIAT decision confirms that benefit entitlement can be redetermined on review. Learn what this means for injured Ontario workers.

    Court: ONWSIAT Citation: 2026 ONWSIAT 345 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-wsiat-review-change-your-injury-benefits-in-ontario.md
    can-a-wsiat-review-change-your-injury-benefits-in-ontario
  • Can a Worker Lose WSIB Benefits After Withdrawing a Claim in Ontario?

    A 2026 WSIAT decision clarifies what happens to WSIB entitlement when a worker withdraws a claim. Learn what Ontario workers need to know.

    Court: ONWSIAT Citation: 2026 ONWSIAT 438 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-worker-lose-wsib-benefits-after-withdrawing-a-claim-in-ontario.md
    can-a-worker-lose-wsib-benefits-after-withdrawing-a-claim-in-ontario
  • Can a Worker Get Full WSIAT Benefits for Shoulder and Mental Health?

    A 2026 ONWSIAT ruling awarded full benefits for bilateral shoulder injury and psychological impairment. Learn what this means for injured Ontario workers.

    Court: ONWSIAT Citation: 2026 ONWSIAT 346 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-worker-get-full-wsiat-benefits-for-shoulder-and-mental-health.md
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  • Can a Pre-Existing Condition Affect Your WSIB Claim in Ontario?

    A 2026 WSIAT decision clarifies how pre-existing conditions interact with workplace injuries in Ontario WSIB claims. Learn what this means for injured workers.

    Court: ONWSIAT Citation: 2026 ONWSIAT 407 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-pre-existing-condition-affect-your-wsib-claim-in-ontario.md
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  • Can a Long-Term Care Home Be Sued for Outbreak Preparedness in Ontario?

    An Ontario court certified a class action against a long-term care home over IPAC failures. Learn what this means for residents, families, and discovery rights.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3345 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-long-term-care-home-be-sued-for-outbreak-preparedness-in-ontario.md
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  • Can a Lawsuit Continue When an Estate Has No Trustee in Ontario?

    When an Ontario estate has no litigation trustee, all court proceedings are automatically stayed. Learn what this means for your dispute and next steps.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3389 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-lawsuit-continue-when-an-estate-has-no-trustee-in-ontario.md
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  • Can a Lawsuit Be Dismissed for Delay in Ontario?

    An Ontario court dismissed a civil action after 38+ months of inaction. Learn what the delay rules mean for your case and how to protect your claim.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3070 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-lawsuit-be-dismissed-for-delay-in-ontario.md
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  • Can a Late HRTO Application Be Dismissed in Ontario?

    A 2026 HRTO decision dismissed a human rights application over a missed filing deadline. Learn what this means for Ontario employees with workplace claims.

    Court: ONHRT Citation: Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-late-hrto-application-be-dismissed-in-ontario.md
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  • Can a Home Seller Recover Damages When a Buyer Backs Out in Ontario?

    Learn how Ontario courts calculate damages when a real estate buyer defaults, who bears the mitigation burden, and what sellers must prove to recover losses.

    Court: ONCA Citation: 2026 ONCA 453 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-home-seller-recover-damages-when-a-buyer-backs-out-in-ontario.md
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  • Can a Government Employee Sue for Wrongful Dismissal in Ontario?

    A 2026 Ontario Court of Appeal decision clarifies cost rules in government employment disputes. Learn what this means for Ontario employees and their rights.

    Court: ONCA Citation: 2026 ONCA 385 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-government-employee-sue-for-wrongful-dismissal-in-ontario.md
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  • Can a Final Costs Order Be Changed After It's Made in Ontario?

    An Ontario court varied a final costs order after new facts emerged in a decertified class action. Learn what this means for class counsel and cost liability.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3314 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-final-costs-order-be-changed-after-it-s-made-in-ontario.md
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  • Can a Facebook Post Be Defamation in Ontario?

    An Ontario court found a Facebook post calling someone a 'Grifter' and 'race hustler' was defamatory. Learn what this means for online defamation claims.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3532 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-facebook-post-be-defamation-in-ontario.md
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  • Can a CPL Be Placed on a Home to Protect a Fraud Claim in Ontario?

    An Ontario court granted certificates of pending litigation on property transfers linked to an alleged $500,000 investment fraud. Learn what this means for creditors.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3559 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-cpl-be-placed-on-a-home-to-protect-a-fraud-claim-in-ontario.md
    can-a-cpl-be-placed-on-a-home-to-protect-a-fraud-claim-in-ontario
  • Can a Class Action Stay Be Ordered Before Certification in Ontario?

    An Ontario court dismissed a pre-certification stay motion and ordered disclosure to class members. Learn what this means for class action rights in Ontario.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 1416 Practice: civil-litigation Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-class-action-stay-be-ordered-before-certification-in-ontario.md
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  • Can a Catastrophic Injury SABS Settlement Be Approved for Someone in China?

    An Ontario court approved a catastrophic impairment SABS settlement for a person living in China. Learn what the court considered and what it means for you.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3237 Practice: motor-vehicle-accident Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-catastrophic-injury-sabs-settlement-be-approved-for-someone-in-china.md
    can-a-catastrophic-injury-sabs-settlement-be-approved-for-someone-in-china
  • Can a Car Accident Claim Be Dismissed for Not Showing Up in Ontario?

    An Ontario court dismissed a motor vehicle accident claim after the plaintiff repeatedly failed to attend trial and engaged in vexatious conduct. Learn what this means for injured drivers.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3222 Practice: motor-vehicle-accident Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-car-accident-claim-be-dismissed-for-not-showing-up-in-ontario.md
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  • Can a Business Buyer Sue for Non-Disclosure After Closing in Ontario?

    An Ontario court dismissed a buyer's claim that the seller hid a revenue slump before closing. Learn what business buyers must do to protect themselves.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3503 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-business-buyer-sue-for-non-disclosure-after-closing-in-ontario.md
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  • Can a Bank Repossess a Car From a Buyer Who Didn't Know About the Lien?

    An Ontario court refused to let a bank seize a car from a buyer who relied on a clean CARFAX report. Learn what this means for vehicle buyers and lenders.

    Court: ONSC Citation: 2026 ONSC 3320 Practice: employment-law Status: published
    file: src/content/case-law/can-a-bank-repossess-a-car-from-a-buyer-who-didn-t-know-about-the-lien.md
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