Allan Higdon

Brad Alton

Beryl Ford

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 31, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 7 days for failing to clear signs of service.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Farenheit Restaurant and Lounge.

The licensee admitted to failing to clear signs of service and consumption within 45 minutes after the end of the permitted period, contrary to section 29 of O. Reg. 719/90.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Rainford-Allen, 2007 CanLII 6208

Patrick Little

Brad Alton

Beryl Ford

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 30, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 7 days for failing to clear signs of service after hours.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Farenheit Restaurant and Lounge.

The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to failing to clear signs of service and consumption within 45 minutes after the end of the service period, contrary to section 29 of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Diana Kim Rainford-Allen, 2007 CanLII 90433

Bryna Kaplan

David C. Gavsie

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 24, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 28 days after drunk bartender interfered with police inspection.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Harry and Brothers Sports Bar and Restaurant.

During a police inspection, the bartender was found drunk, verbally abusive to police, and prevented officers from conducting their investigation.

The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 28-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Harry and Brothers Bar/Restaurant Inc., 2007 CanLII 90430

Bryna Kaplan

Allan Higdon

AGCOUnanimous0 cases2006–2018

Alex McCauley

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 23, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 12 days for failing to display FASD warning sign and retain purchase records.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the licensee for failing to display a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder warning sign and failing to retain records of food and liquor purchases.

At the hearing, the licensee admitted to the violations through an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Board accepted a Joint Submission on Disposition and ordered a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Ioulia (Julia) Chpilevskaia, 2007 CanLII 90462

Richard Kulis

189 cases2003–2018

Noel Gerry

In Private Practice28 cases2000–2026

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 19, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 5 days for failing to clear signs of service after hours.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Funhaus Inc. for failing to clear signs of service and consumption within 45 minutes after the permitted period.

The hearing proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to the violation.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 5-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Funhaus Inc., 2007 CanLII 90428

Brad Alton

Beryl Ford

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 16, 2007

Liquor licence revocation withdrawn on consent after licensee agrees to pay tax arrears and accept conditions.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the corporate licensee's liquor licence due to outstanding retail sales tax arrears.

At the hearing, the parties submitted a Consent Settlement Agreement.

The Board accepted the agreement, ordering the licensee to pay $6,027.59 in arrears to the Ministry of Finance and adding a condition to the licence requiring timely filing and payment of future tax returns.

Consequently, the Notice of Proposal to revoke the licence was withdrawn.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. 2072213 Ontario Inc., 2007 CanLII 90442

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 12, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 17 days following admissions of permitting drunkenness and encouraging immoderate consumption.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Dao Le, operating as Ninh Kieu Karaoke, alleging violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to permitting a drunken patron on the premises and offering six cans of beer at one serving, contrary to subsections 20(1) and 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 17-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Dao Le, 2007 CanLII 90443

Richard E. Kulis

Licence Surrendered - Retired19 cases2003–2018

David C. Gavsie

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 12, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 14 days for permitting drunkenness and failing to clear signs of service.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent.

The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The respondent admitted to permitting drunken patrons on the premises and failing to clear signs of service and consumption within 45 minutes after the end of the service period.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Wei Hu, 2007 CanLII 90437

Joyce Taylor

127 cases2006–2016

Ira Greenspoon

In Private Practice6 cases2006–2022

David C. Gavsie

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 12, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 21 days after licensee admitted to permitting drunkenness and violent conduct.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of VC's Bar and Grill Ltd. following an incident where a drunken patron was struck with a broken beer bottle in a washroom fight.

The licensee admitted to breaching s. 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90 by permitting drunkenness and violent conduct.

The Board accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, ordering a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. VC's Bar and Grill Ltd., 2006 CanLII 91937

for herself

Mary Ann Di LascioSelf-represented
2 appearances

for herself and the Objectors

Andrea StelmachSelf-represented
1 appearance

for herself and the resident objectors

Erica GerardiSelf-represented
1 appearance

for himself and the Objectors

Scott DuvallSelf-represented
1 appearance

for himself and the resident objectors

Robert HornickSelf-represented
1 appearance

for himself and the Resident Objectors

Gerald IrishSelf-represented
1 appearance

for Maya Records Inc., Applicant

Mitchell WorsoffAgent
1 appearance
Maya WorsoffAgent
1 appearance

for the Applicant

Jerry LevitanAgent
2 appearances
Analee FernandezAgent
1 appearance
David WinerCounsel
1 appearance
Shane A. KelfordCounsel
1 appearance
Michelle KroppAgent
1 appearance
David WinerAgent
1 appearance
Patricia MutchSelf-represented
1 appearance
Maria Erzsebet HorvathSelf-represented
1 appearance
Eugene J. BhattacharyaAgent
1 appearance
Kimberley LeonardSelf-represented
1 appearance
Sean O’ConnorAgent
1 appearance
Enzo MarcelloSelf-represented
1 appearance
Ronald TrachyAgent
1 appearance
John HacksonSelf-represented
1 appearance
Mark Roger MichaudSelf-represented
1 appearance
Amy Lee RuffAgent
1 appearance
Mary-Ellen (Sam) MajorSelf-represented
1 appearance
Ricardo RoweAgent
1 appearance
Douglas BurnsAgent
1 appearance
Thomas CarpenterSelf-represented
1 appearance

for the Applicant, BM King Inc.

Adam VassosCounsel
1 appearance

for the City of Kitchener

Jennifer SheryerAgent
1 appearance

for the City of Toronto

Ray KallioAgent
2 appearances
Kelly MatsumotoCounsel
1 appearance
Jessica BraunCounsel
1 appearance
Mark CrawfordCounsel
1 appearance
Ray KallioCounsel
1 appearance

for the Corporate Applicant

David RobsonAgent
1 appearance

for the corporate licensee

Kuldeep SinghSelf-represented
1 appearance
Michael TaylorCounsel
1 appearance
Howard BuckmanCounsel
1 appearance
Ryan CoughlinCounsel
1 appearance
Vic Theodore LarocqueSelf-represented
1 appearance
Prakash DoodramSelf-represented
1 appearance
Giuseppe LodatoAgent
1 appearance
David WinerCounsel
1 appearance
Rob Carle JamesSelf-represented
1 appearance
Vincent BridgelallAgent
1 appearance
Randall BarrsCounsel
1 appearance
Pan Kao ChanAgent
1 appearance

for the Corporate Licensee

Ray DanielsAgent
1 appearance
Nina RasulaAgent
1 appearance
Lance AndersonAgent
1 appearance

for the Corporate Licensee and of Sritharan Mylvaganam and Eesan Subramaniam

Jerry LevitanCounsel
1 appearance

for the Intervener

Kelly MatsumotoCounsel
1 appearance

for the Intervenor

Sarah O’ConnorAgent
1 appearance
Ray KallioAgent
1 appearance

for the King-Spadina Residents Association

Wayne ScottAgent
1 appearance

for the licence holder

Pradeep ChandCounsel
1 appearance

for the licensee

Ilya AharonAgent
2 appearances
Richard KestenAgent
1 appearance
Ariel NiyazovAgent
1 appearance
Quang DuongSelf-represented
1 appearance
Sucha Singh MokhaSelf-represented
1 appearance

for the Licensee

Jerry LevitanCounsel
14 appearances
Randall BarrsCounsel
10 appearances
Jerry LevitanAgent
6 appearances
Angelo FazariAgent
4 appearances
Andrew IlerAgent
3 appearances
Randall BarrsAgent
3 appearances
Ainslie DunstoneAgent
3 appearances
Pradeep ChandCounsel
3 appearances
Ronald KirbyAgent
2 appearances
Peter RosenthalCounsel
2 appearances
Isaac IgeAgent
2 appearances
Binbin PingAgent
2 appearances
Patrick AllenSelf-represented
2 appearances
Robert RothmanAgent
2 appearances
John Paul EvansAgent
2 appearances
Joseph IrvingCounsel
2 appearances
Chris TaylorAgent
2 appearances
John WilsonAgent
2 appearances
John CardillAgent
2 appearances
Fred DiBelloAgent
2 appearances

for the Objector

Peter ShoebridgeAgent
1 appearance
Patrick WoodwardSelf-represented
1 appearance
Wayne ScottAgent
1 appearance
Lorie MiloneSelf-represented
1 appearance
Winston LauSelf-represented
1 appearance

for the Objector & Resident Objectors

Joanne BirenbaumCounsel
1 appearance
Craig ColraineCounsel
1 appearance

for the objectors

Misha GloubermanAgent
1 appearance

for the Objectors

Terrie-Lynne DevonishSelf-represented
1 appearance
Terry TuckerSelf-represented
1 appearance
Barry CardAgent
1 appearance

for the Objector TriCounty Addiction Services

Sara HammelAgent
1 appearance

for the Registrant

Margaret HoyAgent
2 appearances
Kristopher David BolandSelf-represented
1 appearance
James FoordCounsel
1 appearance
Manivone Yvone MiouSelf-represented
1 appearance
Mark David SugarmanSelf-represented
1 appearance
Thomas RichardsCounsel
1 appearance
D.T.P.Self-represented
1 appearance
Fei LuoSelf-represented
1 appearance
Guy UngaroCounsel
1 appearance
Terrence HillAgent
1 appearance

for the Registrar

Richard KulisAgent
36 appearances
Phillip MorrisAgent
31 appearances
Richard KulisCounsel
28 appearances
Phillip MorrisCounsel
25 appearances
Joyce TaylorAgent
25 appearances
Joyce TaylorCounsel
17 appearances
Rena KhanAgent
16 appearances
Bryna KaplanCounsel
15 appearances
Brad AltonCounsel
11 appearances
Rena KhanCounsel
9 appearances
Daniel AlakasAgent
8 appearances
Sujin ChanAgent
7 appearances
Bryna KaplanAgent
6 appearances
Brad AltonAgent
4 appearances
Lorenzo PolicelliAgent
4 appearances
Tamara BrooksAgent
3 appearances
Ed WrenAgent
3 appearances
Aviva HarariAgent
2 appearances
Dan AlakasAgent
2 appearances
Philip MorrisAgent
1 appearance

for the Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission

Tamara BrooksAgent
3 appearances
Phillip MorrisAgent
2 appearances
Daniel AlakasAgent
2 appearances
Rena KhanAgent
1 appearance
Richard KulisCounsel
1 appearance
Brad AltonAgent
1 appearance
Richard KulisAgent
1 appearance

for the Resident Objector

Kimberley RileySelf-represented
1 appearance
Ric AmifSelf-represented
1 appearance

for the resident objectors

Larry HofmeisterSelf-represented
1 appearance
Bob WonchSelf-represented
1 appearance

for the Resident Objectors

Adam VassosAgent
1 appearance
Shawn AllanSelf-represented
1 appearance

for the residents

Eric MurphySelf-represented
1 appearance

for the Respondent

Dan AlakasCounsel
1 appearance

for TriCounty Addiction Services

Sara HammelAgent
1 appearance

On his own behalf

Randy Paul CoppawaySelf-represented
1 appearance

on his own behalf and on behalf of Beverly Benatar

Joseph NovicSelf-represented
1 appearance

On his own behalf and on behalf of the Corporate Licensee

Clive PreddieSelf-represented
1 appearance

on his own behalf and on behalf of the objectors

Wayne ScottSelf-represented
1 appearance

on his own behalf and on behalf of the Objectors

Nicholas SinghSelf-represented
1 appearance

on his own behalf and on behalf of the resident objectors

Michael McHughSelf-represented
1 appearance

On his own behalf and on behalf of the resident objectors

David D'NettoSelf-represented
1 appearance
Dennis KwasnickiSelf-represented
1 appearance

On their own behalf

Jingyi WuSelf-represented
1 appearance
Yiqun FanSelf-represented
1 appearance

on their own behalf and on behalf of the Resident Objectors

Wayne ScottSelf-represented
1 appearance
Don RodbardSelf-represented
1 appearance

representing the residents

Eric MurphySelf-represented
1 appearance

310

Decisions

Years active

Tribunals

5.0

cases/mo

AGCO309(100%)

OLAT1(0%)

Decision types

trial

212

motion

appeal

/Adjudicator

Allan Higdon — Member

Administrative Law

Other Tribunals

Criminal and Quasi-Criminal Law

Allan Higdon

Member·Ontario Licence Appeal Tribunal·Since 2006

OLAT AGCO

310

cases · 7 yrs · AGCO, OLAT

Trial

Motion

Costs

Appeal

Sentencing

Board Member· 197Board Member· 59Member· 24BOARD MEMBER· 9Member· 8BOARD MEMBER· 5Former Board Member· 3Chair of Panel· 3

Peter Profiti

Not Practising Law1 case2007–2007

Bryna Kaplan

Patricia McQuaid

AGCO77 cases2007–2026

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioFeb 1, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 12 days following admissions of serving outside prescribed hours and permitting drunkenness.

At the hearing, the parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to serving liquor outside prescribed hours and permitting a drunken patron on the premises.

The Board accepted the joint submission, ordering a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence, and the Registrar withdrew the remaining allegation and the request for a condition.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Azores Club Bar Inc., 2007 CanLII 6187

Patrick Little

Brad Alton

Beryl Ford

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 31, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 7 days for failing to clear signs of service.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Farenheit Restaurant and Lounge.

The licensee admitted to failing to clear signs of service and consumption within 45 minutes after the end of the permitted period, contrary to section 29 of O. Reg. 719/90.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Rainford-Allen, 2007 CanLII 6208

Patrick Little

Brad Alton

Beryl Ford

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 30, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 7 days for failing to clear signs of service after hours.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Farenheit Restaurant and Lounge.

The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to failing to clear signs of service and consumption within 45 minutes after the end of the service period, contrary to section 29 of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Diana Kim Rainford-Allen, 2007 CanLII 90433

Bryna Kaplan

David C. Gavsie

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 24, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 28 days after drunk bartender interfered with police inspection.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Harry and Brothers Sports Bar and Restaurant.

During a police inspection, the bartender was found drunk, verbally abusive to police, and prevented officers from conducting their investigation.

The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 28-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Harry and Brothers Bar/Restaurant Inc., 2007 CanLII 90430

Bryna Kaplan

Allan Higdon

AGCOUnanimous0 cases2006–2018

Alex McCauley

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 23, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 12 days for failing to display FASD warning sign and retain purchase records.

At the hearing, the licensee admitted to the violations through an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Board accepted a Joint Submission on Disposition and ordered a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Ioulia (Julia) Chpilevskaia, 2007 CanLII 90462

Richard Kulis

189 cases2003–2018

Noel Gerry

In Private Practice28 cases2000–2026

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 19, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 5 days for failing to clear signs of service after hours.

The hearing proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to the violation.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 5-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Funhaus Inc., 2007 CanLII 90428

Brad Alton

Beryl Ford

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 16, 2007

Liquor licence revocation withdrawn on consent after licensee agrees to pay tax arrears and accept conditions.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the corporate licensee's liquor licence due to outstanding retail sales tax arrears.

At the hearing, the parties submitted a Consent Settlement Agreement.

Consequently, the Notice of Proposal to revoke the licence was withdrawn.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. 2072213 Ontario Inc., 2007 CanLII 90442

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 12, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 17 days following admissions of permitting drunkenness and encouraging immoderate consumption.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Dao Le, operating as Ninh Kieu Karaoke, alleging violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to permitting a drunken patron on the premises and offering six cans of beer at one serving, contrary to subsections 20(1) and 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 17-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Dao Le, 2007 CanLII 90443

Richard E. Kulis

Licence Surrendered - Retired19 cases2003–2018

David C. Gavsie

Allan Higdon

AGCOAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioJan 12, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 14 days for permitting drunkenness and failing to clear signs of service.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent.

The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The respondent admitted to permitting drunken patrons on the premises and failing to clear signs of service and consumption within 45 minutes after the end of the service period.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Wei Hu, 2007 CanLII 90437

Joyce Taylor

127 cases2006–2016

Ira Greenspoon

In Private Practice6 cases2006–2022

David C. Gavsie

Allan Higdon