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Chatham Kent Man Charged in Pedestrian Crash That Claims Two

A driver from Raleigh Township will be charged for the death of two women killed last May in an MVA vs pedestrian car accident. Chatham Kent police laid charges against the 24-year-old man for two separate accounts of careless driving leading to death. Fatal Car Crash Claims Two on Charing Cross Road The incident happened... Read More

Greg Monforton & Partners Supports Sacks for Santa to Aid Homeless Youth

Greg Monforton and Partners is excited that the holiday season is approaching, along with another opportunity to give back to the community. For the sixth year in a row, our firm is proud to participate in Sacks for Santa, an important holiday outreach that helps youth in need. What Is Sacks for Santa? Sacks for... Read More

Jaclyn Habas, Laura Nicola and Heather McIntyre: Presenting at the November 8 OTLA Fall Conference

Top Tort Cases of 2024 We are pleased to announce that our Senior Associate Jaclyn Habas will be presenting at the upcoming Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) conference on November 8, 2024. Jaclyn, who was elected to the Board of Directors of the OTLA this past May, is presenting the “Top Tort Cases of 2024″... Read More

Man Suffers Fatal Head Injury During Pickleball Match at WFCU Centre

A man died after suffering a fatal head injury during a pickleball match at the Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) Centre last June. This tragic incident has prompted serious discussions about sports facility safety in our community. Pickleball club members and other local advocates are pushing for essential safety improvements at the centre. Pickleball Player... Read More

Celebrating Excellence: Jaclyn Habas Promoted to Senior Associate

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Jaclyn Habas to Senior Associate at Greg Monforton and Partners. A proud Windsor native, Jaclyn is an integral member of our firm, demonstrating consistent and exceptional dedication to personal injury law and client advocacy. Jaclyn holds both a Canadian law degree from the University of Windsor and... Read More

Single-Vehicle Crash in Chatham-Kent Leaves Blenheim Man Fighting for Life

A 57-year-old Blenheim resident suffered life-threatening injuries following a dramatic lorry accident on Charing Cross Road in Chatham-Kent. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. when a vehicle veered off the road, crashing into a residential culvert underneath a home between 9th and 10th Line. According to a recent article, emergency services responded... Read More

Tobacco Firms’ $32.5 Billion Payout to Provinces, Smokers

Canada’s three large tobacco companies have proposed a landmark settlement of $32.5 billion to settle all legal claims from all provinces and territories and all class action proceedings. The provinces and territories will receive $24.8 billion as compensation for health care costs incurred to treat tobacco-related illnesses. The three tobacco companies have been in bankruptcy... Read More

Greg Monforton Honoured with St. Thomas More Gold Medal at Red Mass Ceremony

Last Tuesday evening, our co-founding partner, Greg Monforton, was presented with the prestigious St. Thomas More Gold Medal at the annual Red Mass ceremony. This esteemed award recognises Greg’s outstanding contributions to the legal profession and justice system throughout his illustrious 40-year career. Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Windsor, where the Red Mass... Read More

Lambton County Crash Claims One over Thanksgiving Weekend

A three-vehicle crash in Lambton County over Thanksgiving weekend has claimed the life of a 19-year-old driver from St. Clair Township. Three other individuals involved in the crash were taken to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. Multi-Vehicle Crash on Courtright Line and Mandaumin Road The multi-vehicle collision occurred Sunday afternoon at 2:15 p.m. at Courtright... Read More

37-Year-Old Man Dies After Fatal Crash in Chatham-Kent

A 37-year-old man from Merlin was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Talbot Trail, between Goulet Road and Kendall Road. The crash in Chatham-Kent happened on Sunday around 10:35 a.m., as reported by CTV News Windsor. Police arrived to find both vehicles heavily damaged. The driver of one vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.... Read More