Legal News — Southwestern Ontario

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds jury verdict won by Ledroit Sabo of $530,000 against Diocese of Toronto in priest abuse of Altar Boy


Ledroit Sabo files 4.9 Million lawsuit for victim of recently convicted Anglican priest David Norton

Disgraced ex-cleric David Norton’s legal troubles appear to go way beyond the criminal courts.

Hands of catholic priest

Recent Sex Abuse Trial Results and Transcripts

This sex abuse trial was heard in May 2017 in Guelph. The plaintiff was abused by a catholic priest when he was 11 years old, in 1963 while on a road trip to Notre Dame Cathedral in Montreal with the priest. The plaintiff, as an 11 year old boy, looked at the priest as though he was God, with the power over his immortal soul, the power to hear confession and redeem sin, and the ability to determine whether he would go to hell or heaven.

OMB To Rule on Expropriation Compensation at UPI Gas Station

We reported on an Ontario Municipal Board hearing in Owen Sound, in a dispute over a land expropriation.

Land Dispute Hearing Wrapping Up

An OMB hearing is set to wrap up today in Owen Sound in a dispute over a land expropriation.

Toronto

Don’t Take Indemnification for Granted: Law Times

A court of appeal decision that ordered two estate trustees to personally bear their own legal costs should serve as a warning to trustees that they cannot take indemnification by the estate for granted....Ondrej Sabo, a co-founder of Ledroit Sabo in London, acted for the trustees.

Expropriation

Expropriation Ensuring The Best Outcome for All Through Litigation

The old addage is 'no one asks to be expropriated'. Having land taken away from you for the public good is an aspect of modern society. Roads must sometimes be expanded, new bridges must sometimes be built, and public works which require some encroachment on private land are sometimes necessary. If a private residence is...

Personal Injury

Tyler Brooks Personal Injury Case

Tyler Brooks was riding his bike on the sidewalk like a typical 10 year old boy. His life changed forever when a car came off the curb and struck him, causing catastrophic injuries. He remained in a coma for several weeks before regaining consciousness. Now, Tyler is on the path of recovery, but will need…