Medical malpractice

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds reduced contingency fee in birth injury settlement

Court says fee reasonableness requires consideration of risks throughout litigation

Oct 15, 2026

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds reduced contingency fee in birth injury settlement

SK Court of King’s Bench rules apology law does not shield all admissions in medical records

Oct 08, 2026

Court admits portions of neurosurgeon's apology note but dismisses medical negligence claim

SK Court of King’s Bench rules apology law does not shield all admissions in medical records

Fertility and obstetrical malpractice: where Canadian law stands

Oct 07, 2026

As reproductive processes generate more litigation, Canada’s legal framework is still being written

Fertility and obstetrical malpractice: where Canadian law stands

BC court lets psychiatrist amend claims against regulator, health board

Oct 01, 2026

Doctor alleged misfeasance in public office, negligence, contractual breach

BC court lets psychiatrist amend claims against regulator, health board

Marie-Ève Martineau, experienced in health law, joins McCarthy Tétrault

Oct 01, 2026

Firm’s new counsel in Montreal advises clients on medical professional liability

Marie-Ève Martineau, experienced in health law, joins McCarthy Tétrault

Ont. tribunal revokes registration of boundary-breaching counsellor

Sep 24, 2026

Discipline panel notes she exchanged hundreds of informal messages and calls with client

Ont. tribunal revokes registration of boundary-breaching counsellor