A recent decision of the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (“HPARB”) serves as a reminder that not every type… Read More →
Health Law Litigation
Summary Judgment Motion Inappropriate Forum to Challenge Expert’s Qualifications: Muralla v. Qazi 2017 ONSC 2339
In a dental malpractice claim, the defence moved for summary judgment after the Defendant’s (the dentist) examination for discovery had… Read More →
Lonny Participates in Advocates’ Society’s Learning-by-doing Program
Lonny was a Skills Instructor at The Advocates’ Society’s recent Learning-by-doing program on Examining and Cross-Examining Experts. Lonny coached participating… Read More →
“Belligerent” Patient Not an Excuse for Doctor’s Unprofessional Behaviour
The Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario required a gastroenterologist to… Read More →
Conflicting Evidence and Brief Reasons for Decision Convinces Court of Appeal to Overturn Summary Judgment Motion in Chiropractor/Clinic Dispute
This case involved a “bitterly fought business disengagement” between a chiropractor and a clinic. The chiropractor had practised at the… Read More →
Expert Evidence Needed When Moving to Dismiss Malpractice Claim
Unfortunately for health professionals in all disciplines and practice settings, a malpractice action can be commenced any time a patient… Read More →