Medical malpractice

Ontario Court of Appeal orders new trial in medical malpractice case due to improper jury dismissal

Ontario Court of Appeal orders new trial in medical malpractice case due to improper jury dismissal

The lawsuit involved severe brain injury at birth

Ontario Superior Court orders continuing education for dentist involved in offensive TikTok video

Ontario Superior Court orders continuing education for dentist involved in offensive TikTok video

A member of the public alleged that the videos were 'sexist and disgusting'

Northwest Territories court allows renewal of medical malpractice claim in fatal drug toxicity case

Northwest Territories court allows renewal of medical malpractice claim in fatal drug toxicity case

Counsel's inaction led to a 16-month gap before the renewal application was filed

BC woman wins Provincial Court case against dentist for unauthorized and negligent dental work

BC woman wins Provincial Court case against dentist for unauthorized and negligent dental work

She experienced months of physical and emotional distress post-treatment

BC Supreme Court rules in favour of obstetrician in preterm birth medical negligence case

BC Supreme Court rules in favour of obstetrician in preterm birth medical negligence case

The obstetrician adhered to adhered to the applicable standard of care throughout the treatment: court

Ontario Superior Court dismisses medical negligence claim over birth control pill prescription

Ontario Superior Court dismisses medical negligence claim over birth control pill prescription

The patient attributed a stroke she suffered to the use of the contraceptive