Case Law
Ontario case law commentary
Plain-English notes on recent Ontario court decisions our team is watching. Each note links to the underlying CanLII decision and the practice area it touches — useful if you're researching your own situation or want to understand how Ontario courts are deciding cases like yours.
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.
Read the noteCan 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.
Read the noteCan 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.
Read the noteCan 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.
Read the noteCan 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.
Read the noteCan 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.
Read the noteCan 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.
Read the noteNeighbour 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.
Read the noteCan 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.
Read the noteCan 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.
Read the noteCan 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.
Read the noteWhen 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.
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