The plaintiffs brought a motion for leave to amend their statement of claim in a solicitor's negligence action to significantly increase their claim for damages based on a new expert report.
The defendants opposed the amendments, arguing the increase was frivolous and the apportionment of damages among multiple plaintiffs was improper.
The court granted leave for the quantum amendments, finding them legally tenable and within the existing factual matrix without causing non-compensable prejudice.
The proposed amendments regarding the apportionment of damages were adjourned to allow the parties further opportunity to resolve the issue.
