Aird & Berlis LLP, a law firm, moved for summary judgment for unpaid legal fees and disbursements totaling $182,569.63 from its former clients, Oravital Inc. and Alliance H. Inc. Oravital counterclaimed for professional negligence, alleging deficiencies in legal services and claiming over $600,000 in damages.
The court found that Oravital's principals were sophisticated businesspeople who understood the litigation risks and value of their claim.
The court determined there was no causal link between the alleged failure of Aird & Berlis to obtain an earlier formal damages assessment and Oravital's decision to continue the litigation.
Consequently, the motion for summary judgment was granted in favour of Aird & Berlis, and Oravital's counterclaim was dismissed.
