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16 May 2024

Was the collapse natural?

In the recent decision Weber v. Société d’assurance Beneva inc., 2024 QCCS 622, the Superior Court reiterated the principles applicable in a dispute over the application of an insurance policy and its exclusions. Brian Weber and Fiona Buell were suing their insurer, Société d’assurance Beneva inc. (“Beneva”), asking that Beneva indemnify them for damage to […]
Insurance Law

8 May 2024

Defending an injunction and punitive damages? Yes, says the Court of Appeal!

On April 18, 2024, the Court of Appeal of Quebec (the “Court”) rendered a judgment of prime importance in Promutuel Vallée du St-Laurent, société mutuelle d’assurance générale v. Noyrigat-Gleye, 2024 QCCA 447, concerning the duty to defend claims for injunctive reliefs and punitive damages. The Court also seizes the opportunity to indicate in which cases […]
Insurance Law

22 April 2024

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 […]
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Announcements

Announcements / Insurance Law

2 May 2024

RSS and Dolden Wallace Folick are Joining Forces

We are pleased to announce that our Insurance Law Group has concluded a strategic alliance with Dolden Wallace Folick LLP. The complete press release is below.   ****** Dolden Wallace Folick LLP and Robinson Sheppard Shapiro LLP are excited to announce that they have entered into a strategic alliance (the “Strategic Alliance”). Through the Strategic […]
Insurance Law

12 February 2024

RSS Welcomes Maude Gaulin to its Insurance Law Practice Group

RSS is pleased to announce that Maude Gaulin is joining its Insurance Law Group.
Announcements / Family Law / Insurance Law

29 January 2024

RSS Welcomes Paula Maurin and Marlaina Correia

RSS is delighted to welcome Mes Paula Maurin and Marlaina Correia to our Insurance Law and Family Law groups, respectively. Both were recently sworn in as members of the Bar and began their careers at RSS, first as students and then as articling students.
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