Ontario Law Firm Blog

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes E.C. Row Expressway in Windsor

There was a fatal collision on E.C. Row Expressway last Friday. Four were injured in the collision, including a 52-year-old who passed away. The authorities temporarily closed the expressway from Central Avenue to Walker Road. The incident occurred around 12:25 p.m. in the westbound side of the expressway. The collision involved a total of three... Read More

What Drivers Need to Know About Car Crashes on Rural Roads in Ontario

Many drivers would gladly trade the heavy traffic and delays of city roads for rural roads. That said, drivers should not let the lack of traffic or monotonous scenery fool them, rural roads can be incredibly dangerous. Below, Greg Monforton and Partners discusses the dangers of rural roads, including the types of accidents that often... Read More

Jacyln Habas Moderating Panel on Quantifying Claims

Our associate lawyer Jaclyn Habas, co-chair of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association New Lawyers Division, is moderating a Continuing Legal Education panel on the topic: “Quantifying your Claims: The Experts’ Perspective”, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. The panel will discuss a variety of issues, including present value, documents you are going to... Read More

Elderly Pedestrian Hospitalized for Serious Injuries From Crash on McNorton Street

There was a serious collision on McNorton Street on Monday morning involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. An 87-year-old pedestrian was sent to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The Windsor Police Service responded to the collision around 8 a.m. The police said the elderly pedestrian was traveling eastbound on McNorton Street before getting hit... Read More

Rudra Krishnan Receives Greg Monforton and Partners Award in Automobile Insurance Law

We are proud to announce that Rudra Krishnan is the 2023 recipient of the Greg Monforton & Partners Award in Automobile Insurance Law for receiving the highest grade in the class. Rudra is currently articling for a national law firm in Toronto. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours. Congratulations Rudra! Read More

Heather Colman, Laura Nicola and Frank Piazza Attend Windsor Law’s Career Day

On Wednesday, our Senior Associate Heather Colman (who also heads up our Student Program) and our associate lawyers Laura Nicola and Frank Piazza participated in Windsor Law’s annual “Career Day” at Caesar’s Windsor. Heather, Laura and Frank spent the day promoting our firm and met an incredible group of up-and-coming graduates. Read More

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