General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Insurer's refusal of vehicle repairs unjustified - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Debt Recovery Ruling: Claimant Wins Remaining Debt and Fees
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review Application for Failure to Exhaust Remedies
Challenge to Liability Assessment Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Request for Tree Removal and Compensation Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Contractor Must Pay for Completed Work That Meets Standard
The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that a contractor must pay for completed work if the work meets the required standard. In this case, the contractor was ordered to pay $2,072 for interior signage work.
Federal Court Rejects Timeliness Challenge in Pay Eligibility Grievance
Union Certified as Bargaining Agent for Operations Supervisors
Federal Court of Appeal Rejects Procurement Complaint
The Federal Court of Appeal rejected a claimant's challenge to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's decision on remedies in a procurement case. The claimant argued that the respondent's substitution of ship masters was improper, but the Court found the Tribunal's decision reasonable.
Claimant's claims dismissed in motor vehicle accident case
Claimant's Grievance Over Overtime Shift Denied
Employer's Narrower Interpretation of Accommodation Plan Upheld
Freight Forwarder Not Held Responsible for Missing Goods in Recent BC Case
A company tried to sue a freight forwarding company for losing some of its clothing during transit. The court dismissed the claim because the company did not provide enough evidence to prove the loss or the terms of the agreement.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Tribunal's Denial of Pleading Amendments
The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal from a decision of the Tribunal denying amendments to the pleadings. The Court held that the relevance of a prior internal investigation was not a basis for granting amendments if the amendments were irrelevant to the question of remedy.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Sale of Deteriorating Vessel
SeaDoo Return Ordered Upon Payment - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Employer Wins Unlawful Strike Declaration Over Picket Line Refusal
Wedding Dress Damage Claim Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Civil Resolution Tribunal rejected a claim for compensation for a damaged wedding dress. The claimant argued that the damage was irreparable, but the respondent offered to repair the damage free of charge. The Tribunal found the respondent's offer sufficient and dismissed the claim.
Canada Industrial Relations Board Dismisses Bargaining Complaints as Moot
Application for Judicial Review Struck as Premature in Federal Court
The Federal Court struck down the claimant's application for judicial review because they had not yet exhausted the grievance process. The court ruled that the claimant must go through all available administrative remedies before seeking judicial review.