occupiers liability

Judge Applies “But For” in Slip and Fall Case

August 06, 2008 13:27

In Cartner v. Burlington (City), a recent slip and fall action, Mr. Justice Michael Quigley found for the plaintiffs. In doing so, he applied the “but for” test of causation that was endorsed by the Supreme COurt of Canada in Resurfice v. Hanke. The case involved a slip and fall...