Armstrong v. Ward, 2021 SCC 1

Armstrong v. Ward, 2021 SCC 1

A case from 2021, brought to the Supreme Court of Canada further clarifies a patient’s burden of proof in a medical malpractice case. Background In 2010, the plaintiff, Karen Armstrong was seriously injured during a colectomy surgery. Armstrong brought an action...
Parliament v. Conley, 2021 ONCA 261

Parliament v. Conley, 2021 ONCA 261

A case from 2021 brought before the Ontario Court of Appeals highlights the importance of obtaining the right medical expert. Background  In 1999, a child was diagnosed with severe hydrocephalus. During a check-up for the child, the family doctor noted that the...