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Decision Date: May 20 2022

O’Leary v. Ragone, 2022 FC 749

Précis: Précis: The Federal Court granted an extension of time for claimants to file claims against a limitation fund, finding that, despite procedural errors and delay, allowing the claims to proceed was in the interests of justice.

Limitation of Liability Collisions and Navigation Practice Extension of Time Default Judgement

Decision Date: April 21 2022

Duval v. Seapace (Ship), 2022 FC 575

Précis: Précis: A maritime negligence claim brought by an injured longshore worker was allowed to proceed to trial. The Court held that common law doctrines such as issue estoppel, res judicata, and abuse of process remained available defenses in the action despite the plaintiff's reliance on Quebec civil law principles.

Maritime Labour & Employment Personal Injury Admiralty Practice Constitutional Issues Practice Res Judicata