Aggravated Damages

Manson v John Doe - Damages For Anonymous Online Defamation

The recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Manson v John Doe (2013 ONSC 628) offers an opportunity to reflect on both the procedures and outcomes of pursuing court actions for anonymous online defamation....more

Lerners' Lawyer Succeeds at Trial in Historic Abuse Case against Victims' Uncle

Milne v. Betts, 2012 ONSC 5565 - Over 40 years ago, C.M. and T.D. were sexually abused by their uncle, E.B when they visited their grandparents’ home where he lived. When C.M. was 6 years old, E.B. began trying to gain...more

Compensation Awards in Sexual Assault Cases - Case Summary #2

M.B. v. 2014052 Ontario Ltd. (Deluxe Windows of Canada), 2012 ONCA 135 M.B. moved to Canada in 2002 and began working at Deluxe Windows of Canada (“Deluxe Windows”) in December 2003 as a commissioned salesperson. She...more