Latest Happenings - Zuber & Company LLP in Toronto

Eric Zadro recently obtained a precedent-setting decision permitting a solicitor to act for the insured as a statutory third party after the solicitor had gone off record for the subject insured. This overturns an earlier decision of the Superior Court which states that in such cases a conflict of interest would arise.

David Zuber successfully defended an action brought by the Plaintiffs on the issue of applicable standard of care, a tort rarely used in Canada. The action was dismissed without costs.

Melanie Prise successfully argued a motion for security for costs in which the plaintiff, a resident of Quebec, was required to post substantial security into court despite having secured a costs insurance policy.