Category Archives: CGL

Cases involving interpretation of Commercial General Liability insurance policies.

S.C.C. Weighs In on Claims-Made Policies

Posted on June 5, 2006 by Stephen Cavanagh

The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Jesuit Fathers of Upper Canada v. Guardian Insurance last Thursday. This is an important decision for anyone working or practising in the field of insurance law. In addition to its adjudication … Continue reading →

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“Insured v. Insured” Exclusion Doesn’t Apply to Claim by Insured’s Liquidator

Posted on May 24, 2006 by Stephen Cavanagh

Markham General Insurance Company was ordered wound up in July, 2002. The liquidator of Markham is now suing its former directors and officers, alleging that they negligently managed the company. Those defendants, in turn, had D & O coverage with … Continue reading →

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Late Reporting Defeats Claims Under Two Claims-made Policies

Posted on April 11, 2006 by Stephen Cavanagh

 In Brelih et al. v. The St. Paul Companies Inc. et al., a decision of Madam Justice Joan Lax of the Ontario Superior Court, it was held that the insured’s delay in reporting a claim resulted in there being no … Continue reading →

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C.A. Narrows CGL’s “Your Work” Exclusion

Posted on April 5, 2006 by Stephen Cavanagh

 In an important decision released this afternoon, the Court of Appeal held that the “your work” exclusion in a CGL policy (often referred to as a “business risk” exclusion) did not apply where the complained-of work had been performed by … Continue reading →

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Court Says Repair Costs Like Environmental Cleanup — CGL Must Pay

Posted on April 11, 2005 by Stephen Cavanagh

We are happy to report that The Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory for 2005 lists Steve Cavanagh as a “Leading Practitioner” in “Civil Litigation—Commercial Insurance”, one of only five lawyers in eastern Ontario to be so recognized. Congratulations also to the … Continue reading →

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C.A. Finds No Duty to Defend “Advertising Injury” Claim

Posted on June 16, 2004 by Stephen Cavanagh

We are especially pleased to bring you today’s Update. Minutes ago, the Court of Appeal released its decision in PrairieFyre Software v. St. Paul Fire and Marine, in which our firm acted for St. Paul. The case dealt with the … Continue reading →

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