The recent medical malpractice case of Khaleel v. Indar, 2024 ABKB 203, acts as a good reminder in respect of costs and Calderbank Offers.

The Russell v Russell case has implications for insurance law in relation to the assessment of contributory negligence for failing to wear a seatbelt, and for damage assessments generally.

In Plante v Darling the Court found that the Administrator was not entitled to immunity from liability by virtue of Mr. Plante’s claim being filed out of time.

In Pederson v. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, 2023 ABKB 198, the vehicle owner alleged the vehicle was stolen prior to the accident.

Babiuk v Heap, 2023 ABKB 410 features a dismissal of a personal injury claim pursuant to Rule 4.31 and Rule 4.33 of the Alberta Rules of Court.

This ruling has important implications for insurers and insureds as insurers may be relieved of their obligation to indemnify an insured for the entire claim if the insured files a fraudulent or false proof of loss for part of the claim.

A corporation that has been struck from the corporate record likely will not have much in the way of financial contribution, it could uncover additional insurance coverage that could contribute to a settlement or resolution.