The court granted a subrogated insurer's motion for default judgment but denied costs of the action.
The plaintiff brought a motion for default judgment against the defendant Keith Topping following a motor vehicle accident on October 20, 2015.
The plaintiff had settled her claim with Allstate Insurance Canada for $250,000 and assigned her right to pursue default judgment against the defendants to Allstate.
The defendant Keith Topping failed to defend the action and was noted in default.
The court granted default judgment in the amount of $250,000 payable to Allstate Insurance Canada.
The court awarded costs on a partial indemnity basis for the motion in the amount of $2,896.83, but declined to award Allstate its costs of the action.
SCJSuperior Court of JusticeAug 20, 2025
