The recent decision of Hannam v. Medicine Hat School District No. 76, 2020 ABCA 343 [Hannam] clarifies the law as it relates to summary judgment, as well as the meaning of the phrase “genuine issue requiring trial”.
England’s High Court decision in the Financial Conduct Authority provides some indication as to how Canadian Courts may deal with a business interruption claims in relation to COVID-19.
COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our economy. These developments will likely result in coverage disputes and litigation surrounding the availability of business interruption coverage; in particular, whether the COVID-19 Pandemic has triggered or will trigger such coverage.
