Cases & Decisions
The following is a sampling of successful cases and decisions in which Bogoroch & Associates principals appeared as counsel or co-counsel.
April, 2005 -- Ruban Thangarasa and Gore Mutual Insurance Company – Reasons for Interim Decision -- Linda Wolanski represented Ruban Thangarasa, was injured in a motor vehicle accident on March, 1998. He applied for and received statutory accident benefits from Gore Mutual Insurance Company. The parties were unable to resolve their disputes through mediation, and Mr. Thangarasa applied for arbitration at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. (more...)
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Ruban Thangarasa and Gore Mutual Insurance Company – Reasons for Interim Decision
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January, 2005 -- Andrew Zaborowski and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company – Decision on a Preliminary Issue -- Tripta Chandler represented Andrew Zaborowski, who was receiving statutory accident benefits from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company after being injured in a motor vehicle accident in May, 1998. After State Farm terminated Mr. Zaborowski’s weekly income replacement benefits, he applied for arbitration of this issue at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario under the Insurance Act. (more...)
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Andrew Zaborowski and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company – Decision on a Preliminary Issue
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November, 2004 -- Bianca and Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company – Decision on a Preliminary Issue -- Tripta Chandler represented Mrs. Coradina Bianca, who applied for statutory accident benefits from Wawanesa after a motor vehicle accident in 2001. When Wawanesa indicated that they would not accept the claim, Mrs. Bianca applied for arbitration at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) under the Insurance Act. The FSCO determined that Wawanesa is required to respond to Mrs. Bianca’s claim for statutory accident benefits. (more...)
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Bianca and Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company – Decision on a Preliminary Issue
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February, 2004 -- Pagonis et al v. Long et al – Reasons for Judgment -- Richard Bogoroch represented the Pagonis family at the trial of a legal issue to determine how much insurance coverage was available to satisfy the plaintiffs' claims. The defense argued that there was $200,000 available, while Richard Bogoroch successfully argued that there was $1 million. (more...)
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Pagonis et al v. Long et al – Reasons for Judgment
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March, 2003 and January, 2004 -- Edward Van Dyke and Dorothy Van Dyke, and The Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, Alexander Marsh, J. Ostrander, John Doe, Grey-Bruce Home Care Program and VON Grey-Bruce Branch – Reasons for Judgment -- Richard Bogoroch, assisted by Linda Wolanski and Tripta Chandler, successfully represented Edward Van Dyke in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Mr. Van Dyke sustained serious injuries and the permanent destruction of his vestibular function as a result of the administration of a powerful antibiotic called Gentamycin. Most recently, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued its endorsement regarding the total damages and costs for this case. (more...)
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Edward Van Dyke and Dorothy Van Dyke, and The Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, Alexander Marsh, J. Ostrander, John Doe, Grey-Bruce Home Care Program and VON Grey-Bruce Branch – Reasons for Judgment
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Edward Van Dyke and Dorothy Van Dyke, and The Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, Alexander Marsh, J. Ostrander, John Doe, Grey-Bruce Home Care Program and VON Grey-Bruce Branch – Endorsement Re: Total Damages and Costs
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November, 2003 -- Ken Alex Rumak and Personal Insurance Company of Canada – Reasons for Decision -- Rachel Urman successfully represented Alex Rumak in a very significant accident benefits case. Mr. Rumak suffered a catastrophic injury when he was struck by a car while crossing the street at the age of 16. To date, the impact of his injuries has impeded Mr. Rumak from seeking employment, and this decision provides him with income replacement benefits. (more...)
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Ken Alex Rumak and Personal Insurance Company of Canada – Reasons for Decision
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May, 2001 -- E.H. and Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company – Reasons for Decision -- Rachel Urman of Bogoroch & Associates successfully represented applicant E.H. after he was injured in a 1995 motor vehicle accident. (more...)
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E.H. and Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company – Reasons for Decision
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October, 2000 -- Simon and Lusis – Reasons for Judgment -- Richard Bogoroch, assisted by Heidi Brown, represented plaintiffs Nadine and Shawn Simon in a case involving complications and emergency surgery for a gastric ulcer. (more...)
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Simon and Lusis – Reasons for Judgment
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April-November, 1999 -- Domenica Fimiani and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company – Reasons for Decision -- Richard Bogoroch, assisted by Linda Wolanski, represented plaintiff Domenica Fimiani in obtaining benefits from Liberty Mutual Insurance in the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident. (more...)
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Domenica Fimiani and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company – Reasons for Decision
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June, 1993 -- Pettey v. Avis Car Inc. -- Richard Bogoroch was associate counsel representing plaintiffs who claimed damages arising from a tragic accident in the Town of Barrhead, Alberta involving two motor vehicles. (more...)
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Pettey v. Avis Car Inc.
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March-May, 1989 -- Elcano Acceptance Ltd. v. Richmond, Richmond, Stambler and Mills -- Richard Bogoroch was associate counsel representing the plaintiffs in an action against a firm of solicitors claiming damages for negligence. (more...)
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Elcano Acceptance Ltd. v. Richmond, Richmond, Stambler and Mills – Reasons for Decision
Elcano Acceptance Ltd. v. Richmond, Richmond, Stambler and Mills – Supplementary Reasons for Decision
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September, 1988 -- Campbell v. Sorbara -- Richard Bogoroch represented plaintiff Marlene Campbell in a case involving damages related to a tubal ligation procedure. (more...)
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Campbell v. Sorbara
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