Multiple procedural motions arose in two related aviation negligence actions seeking recovery of insured losses after aircraft hydroplaned and left runways at Ottawa International Airport.
The plaintiffs sought coordinated case management, common discoveries and production, and trial management orders, while the defendants challenged the adequacy of the plaintiffs’ affidavit of documents and disputes arose regarding discovery scheduling.
The court ordered that the actions proceed under joint case management with common discoveries and productions on overlapping issues and removed the deemed undertaking as between the two proceedings.
Leave was granted for extended examinations for discovery due to the limited availability of a key pilot witness.
The court directed further review of the plaintiffs’ affidavit of documents and reserved remaining issues, including sanctions and costs, for later determination.
