On March 28, 2018, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released Schnarr v. Blue Mountain Resorts Limited, 2018 ONCA 313, an important case of first impression addressing the issue of enforceability of waivers in occupiers liability cases on commercial property.
Occupiers’ Liability Act Occupies the Field
Burl’s Creek Approved for Camping and Parking
Burl’s Creek, the host site for the Boots & Hearts country music festival located north of Barrie, received approval for camping and parking on lands adjoining its event grounds. The OMB approved the temporary seasonal use recognizing that the site would continue to be used for agriculture.
Recent Decision: David Merner
David G. Merner was recently successful in obtaining an order that the plaintiff failed to satisfy the threshold.
The decision can be found, below.
Alexander B. Paul: Co-Chair of Fire Loss Conference
On April 4th, 2017, Alexander B. Paul will be the Co-Chair of the Advancing or Defending Fire and Property Loss Claims conference. This conference covers all elements of fire and property loss claims. The event will be held at the Osgoode Professional Development Centre from 9:00am – 4:15pm.
D. Lynn Turnbull Presented at Tricks of the Trade
D. Lynn Turnbull presented at Tricks of the Trade, an all-day continuing legal education seminar, on January 27, 2017. This event is held annually and is widely attended. Her topic was the Top 10 Court Cases of 2016.
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