Lisa Quan

The Law Society of Ontario brought a motion to dismiss Christian Chukwuedozie Chijindu's application to the Superior Court, in which he sought to reinstate his law license after it was revoked by the Law Society Tribunal and all subsequent appeals, including to the Supreme Court of Canada, were exhausted.

Chijindu invoked the Superior Court's jurisdiction under s. 24(1) of the Charter, alleging unequal treatment and systemic anti-Black racism.

The court determined it lacked jurisdiction to overturn the Tribunal's revocation or compel the Law Society to reinstate the license, as these remedies are not within the Superior Court's purview, which is limited to appellate or judicial review roles allocated to the Divisional Court.

The motion to dismiss was granted, and Chijindu's application was dismissed with costs awarded to the Law Society.

The plaintiff, Herbert Alexander, sought unidentified motorist coverage from his insurer, State Farm, following a multi-vehicle collision.

Alexander alleged he was rear-ended by an unidentified vehicle, which propelled his vehicle into the O'Sullivan vehicle.

State Farm moved for summary judgment, contending there was no genuine issue requiring a trial regarding the involvement of an unidentified driver, citing a lack of physical evidence and inconsistencies in the plaintiff's account.

The court, exercising its enhanced fact-finding powers under Rule 20.04(2.1), found the plaintiff's uncorroborated evidence unconvincing and determined that expert reports did not support the claim of a rear-end impact without observable damage.

Summary judgment was granted, dismissing the action against State Farm.

The plaintiffs brought a motion seeking an order extending the time for service of an amended statement of claim on several defendants, an order dispensing with or for substitute service on one defendant (Danny Grossi), and leave to amend the statement of claim to correct a misspelling.

The responding defendants opposed the extension of time for service.

The court granted the extension of time for service and leave to amend, finding no prejudice to the defendants.

The request for dispensing with or substitute service on Danny Grossi was dismissed without prejudice due to insufficient evidence regarding his current address or legal representation.

Costs were awarded to the responding defendants in the cause.