A Clarified Approach to Pure Economic Loss Claims
By EsqSocial Corporation 02/02/21
In November 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in 1688782 Ontario Inc. v Maple Leaf Foods Inc. This is an important decision clarifying the analytical approach to the duty of care analysis in negligence claims for “pure economic loss”, which encompasses claims for lost profits, lost sales, reputational harm, and other economic injuries not accompanied by harm to person or property. The Court's decision affirms that the concept of legal “proximity” is the core analytical tool...
By: Bennett Jones LLP