Richard M. Bogoroch's Publications

In October 2003, the Ontario government passed Bill 198, significantly changing automobile insurance claims. In particular, Bill 198 raised the threshold for non-pecuniary loss claims in tort … While the new threshold permits insurers to attempt to deny more claims…

This paper was presented as part of the Canadian Institute program entitled “Litigating Personal Injury Damages”. The claims for emotional distress are among the most challenging and difficult for the litigator. Emotional distress refers to mental or psychological trauma and…

This paper was presented as part of the Advocates’ Society’s program entitled “Hurricane Season in Auto Insurance: Practical Strategies to Ensure your Backyard is not a Disaster Area”. Bill 198 has and will continue to dramatically alter the landscape of…

Prepared as a companion piece to the Complex Issues in Tort Litigation seminar Richard Bogoroch chaired for the Osgoode Professional Development Program, this paper discusses the series of three Supreme Court of Canada cases (known as the “trilogy”) which have…

Introduction Chronic pain, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue cases present unique challenges for plaintiff’s counsel whose task it is to prove disability, whether within the context of a tort or statutory accident benefits case or when claiming entitlement to long-term disability…

Mediations “Happy are they who maintain justice and do righteousness at all times.” Psalm 106:3 Mediation is the most effective means of resolving a dispute and enjoys wide popularity among the Bench, the Bar and litigants. The long delays and…

Introduction In Kungl v. Fallis1, Justice Callaghan made the following comment: Birth is a very traumatic event. It is dangerous for the baby. The birth process, even under optimal conditions, is potentially a traumatic crippling event for the baby. For…

This paper discusses how even though the subject of pain remains an elusive and controversial one, there has been a growing recognition in recent years of pain-associated conditions such as Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The paper observes…