Maynards Appraisals Ltd.

The plaintiff commenced an action against his former lawyers for professional negligence, alleging they failed to commence a claim against his insurer for damaged equipment.

The action was struck from the trial list and a status notice was issued.

At the contested status hearing, the court found the plaintiff failed to provide an acceptable explanation for the delay of over seven years and failed to show that the defendants would not suffer non-compensable prejudice.

The action was dismissed for delay.