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Is it transported? Is it stored? You may have to defend!

In the recent decision Intact Compagnie d’assurance c. Entreprises Transkid inc., 2024 QCCS 16, the Superior Court of Quebec (the “Court”) was tasked with determining if a global transportation insurance policy providing civil liability insurance coverage in respect of goods transported by truck could extend to temporary storage. The Facts This matter concerns the theft […]

Theft Is Not Negligence

In a recent decision, the Quebec Court of Appeal upheld the ruling of the Honourable Chantal Corriveau of the Superior Court that a party cannot benefit from the presumptions of liability in the Civil Code of Quebec when there is no contractual relation between the parties. In such cases, the rules of extra-contractual liability apply, […]

Crisis averted on the Canal!

With unpredictable weather at an all-time high, cities and municipalities are facing increased claims resulting from pedestrian falls. Even on sunny days, cities are not immune from potential risks, as was the case in a recent decision rendered by the Court of Quebec in Unlusoy v. Ville de Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue 2022 QCCQ 9681. As highlighted by […]

Quebec Court of Appeal Decision: Security Obligation of a Mountain Resort

The Quebec Court of Appeal recently upheld a decision of the Superior Court in Ski Bromont.com c. Jauvin, 2021 QCCA 1070, condemning a mountain resort to pay a guest $152,579 following a fall from a chairlift after resort employees left a customer stranded. A fun day of mountain biking at one of Quebec’s Eastern Townships’ […]

Impact of COVID-19: Sports, Entertainment (and Insurance?!?)

For the first time since World War II, Wimbledon, one of Great Britain’s most storied summer sporting events, has been cancelled. The announcement from the All England Club came on April 1, 2020 amidst concerns for public health and safety stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Scheduled to run from June 29 to July 12, […]