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Published on: 10 Jan 2024 By

Large foodborne illness outbreak linked to Cantaloupe contaminated with Salmonella

As of December 22, 2023, there have been seven deaths and 164 confirmed cases of Salmonella in Canada linked to a nationwide outbreak arising from contaminated Cantaloupes. Symptoms ofย Salmonellaย infection include: Symptoms typically develop within 6 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food, and usually last for several days. However, severe cases can last much longer,...

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Published on: 10 Jul 2023 By (She/Her)

Is there a limitation period on sexual assault claims in Ontario?

Governed by theย Limitations Act,ย 2002ย (โ€œLimitations Actโ€) in Ontario, a limitation period is the time within which one party must commence an action against another. The standard limitation period is two years from the date of the loss or the date the loss was discovered. Failure to commence an action within the prescribed limitation period will usually...

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Published on: 7 Feb 2013 By

Liability Of Municipalities For Injuries As A Result Of Icy Or Snowy Road Conditions

In this article Rasha El-Tawil examines the liability of a municipality under section 44 of the Municipal Act, 2001 in the case of accidents that occur on a poorly or unmaintained road in extreme winter conditions, as well as the steps you should take if you are involved in an accident you feel was caused...

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Published on: 15 Feb 2023 By

Which losses are recoverable in a personal injury lawsuit?

Injuries from a car accident, a slip and fall or an assault can affect oneโ€™s ability to continue with day-to-day life. An individual who suffers losses due to anotherโ€™s wrongdoing may have a personal injury claim against those responsible. A personal injury claim is guided by the losses suffered. The Ontario legal system is structured...

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Published on: 8 Oct 2020 By

Largest foodborne illness outbreak in years linked to onions contaminated with Salmonella

Hundreds of confirmed cases ofย Salmonella in Canada are linked to a nationwide outbreak arising from contaminated onions. It is the largest single outbreak of foodborne illness in Canada since 2014. Symptoms of Salmonella infection include: Nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; abdominal pain; headache; dizziness; myalgia; and low-grade fever. Symptoms typically develop within 6 to 72 hours after...

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Published on: 16 Jan 2015 By

Maytag (Quรฉbec)

Maytag Front-Load Washing Machine Class Action (Quebec) Le 27 aoรปt 2004, Siskinds, Desmeules a dรฉposรฉ une requรชte pour autorisation dโ€™exercer un recours collectif contre Maytag Corporation et Maytag Limitรฉe. Le formulaire d’inscription et de rรฉclamation est disponible au site web www.frontloadcanadasettlement.com. Veuillez contacter le Gestionnaire des rรฉclamations au 1-866-553-1124 pour le recevoir par la poste....

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Published on: 1 Mar 2024 By

Canadians who spent time at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina may be eligible for compensation

People who spent time at the Camp Lejeune military base in Jacksonville, North Carolina at any point between August 1953 and December 1987 were exposed to contaminated water and may be eligible for compensation for serious heath issues linked to toxic exposure. The US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune โ€“ about 2 hours south of...

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Published on: 26 Sep 2019 By

Data breach highlights how easily it can happen

Data breaches happen a lot more often than people probably realize, says cybersecurity lawyer Peter Dillon during a recent interview with AdvocateDaily.com. See the full article below. Data breach highlights how easily it can happen By Mia Clarke, AdvocateDaily.com Associate Editor Data breaches happen a lot more often than people probably realize, says London, Ont....

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Published on: 12 Jul 2023 By

Canopy Growth Corporationโ€™s alleged misrepresentation of BioSteelโ€™s revenue (TSX: WEED; NASDAQ: CGC)

On July 6, 2023, Siskinds LLP filed a proposed securities misrepresentation class action in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Canopy Growth Corporation, its directors and senior officers, Canopyโ€™s auditor KPMG LLP and two of BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc.โ€™s (โ€œBioSteelโ€) senior officers and directors on behalf of investors who acquired Canopyโ€™s shares from May...

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