General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Plumber Wins $4,537 for Plumbing Services
Contractor Entitled to Payment for Emergency Plumbing Work
Claimant Partially Succeeds in Recovering Legal Fees from Dissatisfied Client
Claimant's Duty of Fair Representation Complaint Dismissed
The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board dismissed a claimant's complaint against the bargaining agent for insufficient evidence of bad faith or negligence in handling grievances.
Small Claims Payment Dispute Over Electrical Work
In this case, a contractor sought payment for electrical work that was partially completed due to delays caused by the homeowner's plumber. The tribunal ruled in favour of the contractor, allowing the claimant's request for payment for the work completed.
Claimant Wins Accident Responsibility Dispute Against Insurer
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Reasonableness Standard Decision
In this case, the Federal Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the Federal Court, which had applied the reasonableness standard of review to a decision made by the Social Security Tribunal - Appeal Division. The appeal was dismissed due to the high degree of deference given to administrative tribunal decisions under this standard.
Used Vehicle Misrepresentation Case Result
Union Certification Granted for Voisey's Bay Mine Employees
Delivery Service Claim Dismissed Due to Insufficient Proof of Liability
Negligence Claim for Damaged Hair Services Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Contractor Wins $177 Claim Against Dissatisfied Client
A contractor successfully recovered $177 from a client who disputed the quality and timeliness of the work. The Tribunal ruled in favour of the contractor, finding that the work was completed satisfactorily.
Tribunal Upholds Insurer's Accident Responsibility Determination in BC
Federal Court Upholds CRTC Decisions on Channel Carriage
Claimant's injuries deemed non-minor by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Civil Resolution Tribunal decided that the claimant's injuries, including pain in their neck, back, and hands, are not minor injuries. The Tribunal considered the claimant's inability to perform daily tasks due to pain and relied on medical evidence from a neurosurgeon.
Accountant Wins Unpaid Fees in Civil Resolution Tribunal Case
An accountant sued a client for unpaid fees after providing accounting services. The client did not respond to the claim. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled in favour of the accountant, ordering the client to pay the full amount of the invoice, including interest and tribunal fees.
Termination Case Rejected Due to Lack of Grievance
Small Claims Ruling on Shared Water Well Maintenance Costs
Federal Court Grants Stay on Privacy Breach Class Action
The Federal Court granted a stay of a privacy breach class action, suspending the case until a final decision is made on disability pensions by Veterans Affairs Canada. The stay was ordered under the Pension Act, s. 111(2).