Medical malpractice

Alberta court approves Paxil birth-defect settlement payout 

The allocation follows a bitter fee dispute where Merchant Law’s contingency fee agreement was found invalid 

Sep 22, 2026

Alberta court approves Paxil birth-defect settlement payout 

‘You don’t really know a nation until you’ve been inside its jails’

Sep 21, 2026

Howie Sacks & Henry’s Joel Dick on why correctional negligence deserves a place in civil litigation practice

‘You don’t really know a nation until you’ve been inside its jails’

BC Supreme Court denies claim of medical malpractice in jaw surgery

Sep 17, 2026

Judge sees no link between patient’s obstructive sleep apnea symptoms and oral surgeon’s care

BC Supreme Court denies claim of medical malpractice in jaw surgery

BC court denies challenge against involuntary patient certification under Mental Health Act

Sep 10, 2026

Judge upholds medical professional’s verbal authorization of certification before completion of forms

BC court denies challenge against involuntary patient certification under Mental Health Act

BC Court of Appeal extends time for ex-lawyer to appeal denial of negligence claim against doctors

Sep 03, 2026

He says craniotomy was unnecessary as he had a stroke, not terminal condition

BC Court of Appeal extends time for ex-lawyer to appeal denial of negligence claim against doctors

Ontario Court of Appeal confirms doctor negligently administered tetanus vaccine

Aug 27, 2026

Patient had adverse inflammatory response, ‘frozen shoulder’

Ontario Court of Appeal confirms doctor negligently administered tetanus vaccine