The defendant Economical Insurance Group brought a motion to dismiss or stay the plaintiff Luciano Molinaro's action due to his repeated non-compliance with court orders and the Rules of Civil Procedure.
The plaintiff, who was self-represented, had failed to provide undertakings, attend mediations and pre-trial conferences, and pay costs.
The court, while acknowledging the plaintiff's self-represented status, emphasized the need for fair process and efficient use of court time.
The action was stayed on terms, vacating the scheduled trial date, with the plaintiff given an opportunity to comply with specific conditions (payment of costs, disclosure of information, undertaking to attend future conferences) to have the stay removed.
Failure to comply by September 30, 2017, would allow the defendant to seek dismissal without notice.
