Avedian et al. v. Enbridge – COSTS AWARD $2,339,433.08
March 31, 2026The saga of Avedian et al. v. Enbridge continues. After a multiweek trial, Justice Schabas dismissed the $16+ million claim and subsequently received costs submissions. On March 24th, His Honour released his 12-page Costs Endorsement. He awarded costs of $2,339,433.08 to the defending parties. The defending parties sought substantial indemnity costs of $1,968,155.36 and disbursements of […]
Property & Catastrophic Losses in Canada
November 25, 2025Executive Summary From January 2024 to the present, Canadian courts (other than Québec) have continued to refine the law governing property and catastrophic (“CAT”) losses. Three cross-cutting trends stand out: 1. Allocation and defence cost apportionment in long-tail exposures: The Ontario Court of Appeal’s guidance in Loblaw Companies Ltd. v. Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance […]
Avedian v. Enbridge: A 15-Year Legal Odyssey (CV-12-458715)
October 10, 2025Case Summary Avedian v. Enbridge: A 15-Year Legal Odyssey (CV-12-458715) It is difficult to imagine trying a case in 2025 that was commenced in 2012, stemming from a relatively minor gas explosion and fire that occurred back in 2010 — more than 15 years ago. The extended timeline was driven by the plaintiffs’ approach: seldom […]