Stong

The appellant's vehicle was involved in a collision and towed to the respondent's facility at the appellant's request.

The respondent paid the towing company and charged the appellant for towing and storage.

The appellant refused to pay, arguing the fees were excessive and violated the Consumer Protection Act, 2002.

The Small Claims Court awarded the respondent $1,298.50 based on quantum meruit.

On appeal, the Divisional Court upheld the decision, finding that the Consumer Protection Act did not apply because the respondent was not a 'repairer' and the services arose from an emergency.

The court found no palpable and overriding error in the trial judge's conclusion that the fees were reasonable and an agency relationship existed.

The applicant sought judicial review of an Ontario Labour Relations Board decision finding that the departure of a 'key man' to the applicant company constituted a sale of a business under the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

The Divisional Court applied the patent unreasonableness standard of review, noting the Board's specialized expertise and the strong privative clauses in the Act.

The Court found there was evidence to support the Board's factual findings and dismissed the application for judicial review, awarding costs to the respondent unions.