Ontario Law Firm Blog

Joanna Sweet, Jacqueline Staley, Jaclyn Habas and Myla Picco Attend Lobby Day

Yesterday our Managing Partner Joanna Sweet and our associate lawyers Jacqueline Staley, Jaclyn Habas and Myla Picco attended “Lobby Day” at Queen’s Park in Toronto on behalf of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association. Joanna and her team spent the day with a number of cabinet ministers and backbench MPPs, providing them with needed information on... Read More

Hats on for Healthcare Campaign Kicks Off on Saturday at Devonshire Mall!

We are excited to announce the start of the 15th Annual Hats on for Healthcare campaign this Saturday at the Devonshire Mall. Greg Monforton and Partners is the title sponsor of this effort to raise money for the Oncology Unit at Windsor Regional Hospital. This year, our firm has made a $10,000 contribution, and this... Read More

How Children in the Car Can Increase the Likelihood of Distracted Driving Crashes

When we hear the term “distracted driving,” the first thing that often comes to mind is texting and driving. While this is one of the most common forms of distracted driving, there are many others. For example, driving with passengers in the car, especially children, can be a significant distraction. Below, Greg Monforton and Partners... Read More

Dollarama Agrees to $2.5M Settlement in Class-Action Lawsuit Over Price Discrepancy

Mass Torts

Did you buy anything from a Dollarama store between 2021 and 2023? If any of the products you purchased were subject to an Environmental Handling Fee (EHF), you may be able to claim a gift card as part of a proposed settlement with the retail chain. On February 21, 2024, Dollarama reached agreement on a... Read More

Firm Sponsors Emerald Ball – Windsor for the Fifth-Straight Year

Greg Monforton and Partners is thrilled to announce we are once again sponsoring the Emerald Ball. This is the fifth consecutive year that we have sponsored this event, which is happening on March 1st. The Emerald Ball-Windsor is an annual event celebrating the talented dancers from the Emerald Isle Dance Society (EIDS), who compete in... Read More

Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Walker Road on Tuesday Morning

There was a serious collision on Walker Road in McGregor this morning. The crash sent three drivers to the hospital and prompted authorities to close a section of the road (12th Concession to North Side Road) so they could investigate. Authorities have yet to disclose the identities of those involved or speculate on the cause... Read More

What Windsor Drivers Should Know About Wide Turn Commercial Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks are much larger and longer than passenger vehicles, making them much more difficult to maneuver. Turns are especially challenging. Truck drivers often need to turn their steering wheel away from the direction they want to go to allow for the truck’s wider turn circumference. These maneuvers are known as wide turns, and while... Read More

Major Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes E.C. Row Expressway in Windsor

A significant portion of the E.C. Row Expressway was brought to a standstill following a multi-vehicle crash earlier today. Windsor Police have confirmed the expressway’s closure. The collision occurred just before 12:30 p.m. on Friday, between Walker Road and Central Avenue, and involved three vehicles. The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation,... Read More

Early Morning Collision in Amherstburg Proves Fatal for SUV Driver

There was a fatal car crash in Amherstburg on Tuesday morning. Windsor Police were dispatched to the intersection of Country Road 20 and County Road 9 around 7:15 a.m. after reports of two separate collisions. The initial collision happened when an eastbound pickup truck, which was attempting to turn left onto County Road 9, collided... Read More

Car Crash Knee Injuries: Understanding the Causes and Your Legal Options

Car crashes can cause significant damage to the legs, especially the knees. While many of these injuries are the result of blunt force trauma, sometimes your leg can get twisted, causing ligaments to overstretch or tear. While these injuries are unlikely to be life-threatening, victims often face a long recovery. They may also have long-term... Read More