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Hodgins v Cormier, 2007 CanLII 2937 (On. S.C.) Successful opposition to motion for leave to sue Trustee in Bankruptcy for damages over sale of property pursuant to s.215 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

T.S.G. v. C.D.C., 2005 CanLII 33301 (On. S.C.) Successful motion for summary judgment, dismissing action against public authority as statute barred, abuse of process and frivolous and vexatious.

Robb v. St. Joseph’s Health Centre (sub nom. Robb Estate v. Canadian Red Cross Society), [2001] O.J. No. 4605 (O.C.A.) : Lead counsel in successful opposition to appeal from trial judgment dismissing action against Province of Ontario on issue of existence of tort of "spoliation" in HIV litigation; leave to appeal to Supreme Court of Canada dismissed [2002] S.C.C.A. No. 44 (S.C.C.)

Robb v. St. Joseph’s Health Centre (sub nom. Robb Estate v. Canadian Red Cross Society), (2000), 1 C.C.L.T. (3d) 70 (Ont. S.C.J.); Lead counsel in successful defence of Province of Ontario in year-long trial of three actions arising from HIV infection of hemophiliacs through blood factor products. Additional reported motions at trial on practice and evidentiary issues: (2000), 42 C.P.C. (4th) 298 (Ont. S.C.); (2000), 34 C.P.C. (4th) 133 (Ont. Gen. Div.); (1999), 33 C.P.C. (4th) 147 (Ont. Gen. Div.); (1999), 33 C.P.C. (4th) 141 (Ont. Gen. Div.); (1999), 33 C.P.C. (4th) 137 (Ont. Gen. Div.); (1999), 31 C.P.C. (4th) 99 (Ont. Gen. Div.); (1999), 30 C.P.C. (4th) 396 (Ont. Gen. Div.); (1999), 30 C.P.C. (4th) 85 (Ont. Gen. Div.); (1999), 30 C.P.C. (4th) 78 (Ont. Gen. Div.)

Robb v. St. Joseph’s Health Centre (sub nom Rintoul v. St. Joseph’s Health Centre), (1999), 42 O.R. (3d) 379; 166 D.L.R. (4th) 158 (Ont. Div. Ct.) Lead counsel on successful appeal of Judge’s order permitting amendments to Statement of Claim to plead the “tort” of “spoliation”, resulting in dismissal of proposed claim for $1 million punitive damages for the alleged tort of “spoliation”.

Fellowes, McNeil v. Kansa General International Insurance Co. Ltd. (2000), 22 C.C.L.I. (3d) 1 (C.A.), reversing in part (1998), 9 C.C.L.I. (3d) 17 (Ont. Gen. Div.) Co-counsel on appeal of solicitors’ negligence action arising from handling of four complex insurance files. (1999), 9 C.C.L.I. (3d) 17 (Gen. Div.) Co-counsel at trial in the defence of $20 million counterclaim for solicitors’ negligence in the handling of four complex commercial insurance matters. (1999), 40 O.R. (3d) 456 (Gen. Div.) Successful motion at trial to disqualify expert at trial for lack of independence.

Rempel v. Skeels, [1998] O.J. 1954 (Cullity, J.) Lead counsel in successful defence of $400,000 fire loss.

Fitkin v. Latimer (1998), 35 O.R. (3d) 464 (C.A.) Lead counsel in successful defence, at trial and on appeal, of action by intoxicated guest rendered quadriplegic in diving accident. First appellate social host decision in Canada.

Williams v. Osei-Twum (1993), 11 O.R. (3d) 737 (C.A.) Lead counsel on motion and appeal to determine applicable choice of law rules in Ontario action arising from tort committed in Quebec; leave to appeal to Supreme Court of Canada granted May 27, 1993, L'Heureux-Dube, Sopinka and Gonthier, JJ.

Merrill v. Sommerville (1993), 11 O.R. (3d) 444 (Gen. Div.) Successful opposition of motion for summary judgment, and clarification of procedure under Section 258 of Ontario Insurance Act.

Zurich Ins. Co. v. Simcoe & Erie Ins. Co., February 19, 1990, Action No. 11079/82 at Toronto, Then J., (H.C.J.) Successful motion for summary judgment for pro-ration of costs and interest between primary and excess insurers.

Johnson v. Wunderlich (1987), 57 O.R. (2d) 600 (C.A.) Associate counsel on successful appeal of order regarding limitation period for uninsured motorist coverage.

Richards v. Caldwell, [1986] I.L.R. 1-2060, (1987) 20 C.C.L.I. 336 (H.C.J.) Lead counsel at trial in successful defence of claim for coverage under motor vehicle liability policy.

Niagara v. 451624 Ontario Inc., [1985] O.J. No. 511 (H.C.J.) Successful opposition to motion to strike third party claim by municipality for alleged breach of confidentiality in environmental pollution action.

Bell v. Brewers Retail Ltd. (1985), 49 C.P.C. 278 (D.C.O.) Successful opposition to motion to add plaintiffs after expiry of limitation period.

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