In this consolidated action, George W. Drummond Limited sought judgment against 595831 Ontario Inc. for soil remediation work. 595831 Ontario Inc. denied an enforceable contract and claimed indemnity from its geotechnical engineer, Paterson Group Inc., alleging negligence.
Paterson Group Inc. denied liability and counterclaimed for unpaid engineering services.
The court found an enforceable contract existed between Drummond and 595831 Ontario Inc., dismissed 595831 Ontario Inc.'s claim against Paterson Group Inc., and granted Paterson Group Inc.'s counterclaim, finding that Paterson met the standard of care.
