Publicly Reported Cases

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RECENT AND NOTABLE REPORTED CASES

(We settle over 99% of our cases.  For the remainder, we thrive in trials, appeals, and other formal hearings)

[2026] Enlightened Funding Corporation v. Velocity Asset and Credit Corporation, 2026 ONSC 4592

August 2026 – Firm litigators Yan David Payne and Pratik Batta successfully attack Receiver’s claims against client, reducing claimed repayment of transfers by over 50% through multi-day hearing in complex and messy insolvency proceedings on Toronto’s Commercial List.  The Honourable Justice Myers reduces impugned transfers by $171,529.20 in favour of firm client while other targets are held to full liability.  See decision of the Honourable Justice Myers: August 10, 2026 Decision of Justice Myers

[2026] Lee v. Hong, 2026 ONSAC 4272

July 2026 – Firm Litigator Jelani Asante secures Judgment for default under a registered mortgage.  The Honourable Justice Mathen awards $678,863.71 in damages plus costs and pre and post-judgment interest as well as an Order for vacant possession.  [link coming soon]

[2026] Belo Investments Inc. v. Khan et al, CV-22-0679821-0000

2026 – Litigators Yan David Payne and Pratik Batta secure a Superior Court of Justice Judgment on behalf of a Commercial Landlord for $173,316.20 plus interest.  The Honourable Justice Mathen accepts firm’s submissions seeking punitive damages, awarding $20,000.00 in Punitive Damages. See: Belo Investments Inc. v. Khan et al – ORDER -CV-22-00679821-0000 – Mathen J

[2026] K.Z. v. J.A., Court File No. SC-22-47

June 2026 – Trial lawyer Yan David Payne succeeds in 3-day trial against two-lawyer defence team in a real estate dispute involving a $150,000.00 holdback on a $4,000,000.00 house sale.  Mr. Payne proved misrepresenations, breaches of warranties, and latent defects securing full damages, costs, and interest.  [link coming soon]

[2026] Parsons v. Rodriguez, Court File No. CV-25-00015603-0000

2026 – Firm successfully argues motion to strike all irrelevant, unnecessarily negative, and scandalous allegations in a Statement of Claim.  The Honourable Justice Latimer agrees with counsel’s submissions concluding that “this conduct is scandalous because it cannot influence the outcome.. would unnecessarily expand the litigation.. risk inflaming proceedings and improperly expanding the scope of discovery.”  The Court awarded “increased costs” of $6,500.00 for this simple motion due to conduct of the Plaintiff.  This serves as a warning to parties that drafting pleadings is not an opportunity to cast irrelevant aspersions.  See 2026_02_24_ENDORSEMENT-_DECISION-_LATIMER_J-_PARSONS_V._RODRIGUEZ_CV15603-25.PDF_G6J52I1I

[2026] S.C. v. Valour Projects Inc. et al., CV-25-00005010-0000

2026 – Firm secures formal Judgment against Developers Valour Projects Inc., Richard Hall, and Carmen Campagnaro for $110,291.10 plus costs subject to whopping 25% interest.  See: January 28, 2026 Judgment Against Valour Projects Inc., Richard Hall, and Carmen Campagnaro

[2025] PC v. HMK, December 12, 2025 Notice of Reassessment

December 2025 – Yan David Payne secures fresh Notice of Assessment from Appeals Officer eliminating over $300,000.00 in penalites ($205,171.52), arrears interest ($78,951.87), and refund interest ($20,527.6) through CRA Objections process.  See fresh Notice of Reassessment reflecting over $300,000.00 in adjustments in favour of taxpayer: December 12, 2025 Notice of Reassessment PC v. HMK

[2025] Pace et al. v. Pace, 2024 ONSC 6741

2025 – Yan David Payne and Pratik Batta secure $40,000.00 cost award against sibling in bitter Power of Attorney and Estates dispute leading to Orders for passing of accounts.  Court agrees with Mr. Payne that the conduct of the responding sibling unduly lengthened the proceedings and that the cost award is fair, reasonable, and appropriate in the circumstances.  See Justice Emery’s April 29, 2025 Cost Endorsement: F-costs-endorsement-emery-j-pace-et-al-v-pace (1)

[2025] Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 1067 v. 1388020 Ontario Corp., Ontario Court of Appeal File No. COA-25-CV-0286

2025 – Yan David Payne and Pratik Batta successful in a motion before the Ontario Court of Appeal securing the Stay of a commercial landlord’s Judgment for vacant possession of a commercial condo unit in a contentious $550,000.00 fee dispute.  Stay is in place pending appeal of the summary judgment motion Judgment.  See attached Order of Ontario Court of Appeal granting stay: OOM.M55940.COA-25-CV-0286.8-MAY-2025

[2025] Starkman v. Baichoo, 2025 ONSC 490

2025 – Jelani successfully challenges Plaintiff’s attempt to seek leave from a 3-member Divisional Court panel to appeal the Superior Court of Justice decision of the Honourable Justice Parghi.  Jelani successful in having the Divisional Court panel dismiss the Plaintiff’s motion.  See the decision of the Honourable Justices Sachs, Matheson, and O’Brien: Starkman v. Baichoo, 2025 ONSC 490.

[2025] Lee, J-L v. His Majesty the King 2024-1888(GST)G

October 2025 – Mr. Payne secures Judgment overturning GST/HST reassessment of over $300,000.00 ($167,964.00, arrears interest of $46,738.46, and related penalties).  Department of Justice consents to Judgment.  See: .Lee, J-L v. His Majesty the King 2024-1888(GST)G

[2024] DJ v. DaSilva, Superior Court File No. CV-24-00000768

2024 – Payne Law Team secures Judgment from the Honourable Justice Howie declaring that a 2019 Judgment for over $427,000.00 (also secured by the firm) shall survive the debtor’s bankruptcy.  Firm already successful in extracting hundreds of thousands by setting aside transfer of property to spouse prior to bankruptcy.  See: DJ v. DaSilva, Superior Court File No. CV-24-00000768.  Also see previous reported decision of the Court setting aside property transfer from debtor to spouse:  JV v. DaSilva et al. 2022 ONSC 2691 which was upheld by unanimous panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal: [2023] JV v. DaSilva, 2023 ONCA 137

[2024] LMM Engineering Inc. v. Ahmad Sakkijha et al, Superior Court File No. CV-24-00084281

2024 – Mr. Payne secures a Certificate of Pending Litigation (CPL) before service of Statement of Claim, without notice, preserving client’s rights against a property in Hamilton for duration of the litigation, all stemming from a debt claim for $250,000.00.  See Order of the Honourable Justice MacNeil: Order – CV-24-84281

[2024] Concessio v. Dunkerley, BGRE Capital Corporation et al. (CV-24-00723529-0000)

2024 – Yan David Payne secures Judgment totaling $643,781.01 plus costs and interest at the rate of 18% in this fraudulent investment claim. see the issued Judgment signed by the Honourable Justice Akazaki: Issued Judgment of Justice Akazaki.

[2024] Danielo Jovkovic v. The Nature Conservancy of Canada and Linda Middleton (CV-24-00000012) 

2024 – Payne Law Team secures a judgment against the Nature Conservancy of Canada as well as an individual land owner, correcting title and declaring a right of way (ROW) in favour of our client over multiple abutting lands.  See Judgment of the Honourable Justice Hurley: F-judgment-DJ-v-nature conservancy-cv-24-0012-00

[2024] R.P. v. HMK – 2023-2416(IT)APP

November 2024 – Firm secures Tax Court of Canada Judgment/Order from Associate Judge Sophie Matter granting an extension of time to appeal 2010 personal income tax reassessment in highly contested dispute between married taxpayers and CRA.  See: Judgment of Associate Judge Sophie Matte – R.P. v. HMK – 2023-2416(IT)APP – Nov.25.2024

[2024] T.P. v. HMK – 2023-2417(IT)APP

November 2024 – Firm secures Tax Court of Canada Judgment/Order from Associate Judge Sophie Matter granting an extension of time to appeal 2010 personal income tax reassessment in highly contested dispute between married taxpayers and CRA.  See: Judgment of Associate Judge Sophie Matte – T.P. v. HMK – 2023-2417(IT)APP – Nov.25.2024

[2024] Kanhai v. Toronto Transit Commission, 2024 ONSC 3986

July 2024 – Firm successfully represents a former employee of the TTC in a motion seeking to combine a human rights claim to an existing wrongful dismissal action.  Mahrukh obtained the relief the client was seeking and also secured $5k in costs against the TTC.  See the July 12, 2024 decision of Associate Justice Jolley: Kanhai v TTC decision – signed

[2024] Adonis Partners Inc. v. Canadian Railings (2021) Ltd. (CV-23-00006036-0000)

June 2024 – Yan David Payne secures Judgment of $181,653.31 in general damages plus costs in breach of contract case leading to garnishment of full Judgment plus interest and costs.  See Judgment of the Honourable Justice J. Cameron: ADONIS PARTNERS INC. v. CANADIAN RAILINGS (2021) LTD. – Order dated June 6 2024 – CV-23-6036

[2024] 2520040 Ontario Inc. (Construction Lien), Court File No. CV-24-00085596-0000

In March 2024, Mr. Payne secured and perfected a Construction Lien over a residential property leading to full resolution of the outstanding account plus costs.  See Construction Lien filed with land registrar: WE1727859.

[2023] Pollock v. Executive Properties Inc., CV-23-00080868-0000

October 2023 – Following our successful motion for a Certificate of Pending Litigation over a commercial property, obtained in June 2023, we were able to secure a further Order from the Court for the compelled listing and sale of the property.  See: ISSUED ORDER JUSTICE ANTONIANI 23-OCT-2023

[2023] Bagga v. His Majesty the King, 2020-2419(IT)G

September 2023 – Yan David Payne spearhead’s tax trial before the Tax Court of Canada over taxpayer’s disputed deductions.  Department of Justice consents to judgment mid-trial leading to $119,552.00 Judgment by the Honourable Justice F.J. Pizzitelli without the need to call balance of witnesses.  See attached Judgment: Bagga v. His Majesty the King, 2020-2419(IT)G.

[2023] Jovkovic v. Middleton, CV-22-00000029-0000

September 2023 – We obtained a declaration for a right of way and secured a cost award of $28,000 in relation to the right to modify the right of way for vehicular access.  See September 25, 2023 cost decision of the Honourable Justice Owen Rees: Jokovic v Middleton – Costs Endorsement.

[2023] Jovkovic v. DaSilva, 2023 ONCA 137

March 2, 2023 – Payne Law Team secures a unanimous decision from Ontario Court of Appeal panel, upholding lower court decision setting aside the transfer of real estate between spouses (transferred by debtor prior to bankruptcy) making value of debtor’s interest in property available for distribution among creditors.  Total value of proven claims $974,395.23.  See [2023] Jovkovic v. DaSilva, 2023 ONCA 137.  See also full lower court reasons of Justice A.K. Mitchell: Endorsement Mitchell J. CV21-1176 Jovkovic v. Dasilva et al. Reasons for Judgment 27May22

[2023] Na v. Na et al., Superior Court of Justice File No. CV-22-00678128-0000

In February 2023, the Payne Law Team was successful in preserving our client’s interest in an investment property by way of motion seeking leave to register a Certificate of Pending Litigation (CPL).  The Superior Court of Justice granted leave to register the CPL against title of the property which solely listed Defendants as legal owners.  The Court also assessed $5,000.00 in costs for the motion.  See: Na v Na – 20230213 – Signed Order.

[2023] Archer v. His Majesty the King, Tax Court of Canada 2020-822(IT) G

June 2023 – Mr. Payne pressed CRA and the Department of Justice to the eve of a formal hearing and was able to secure a consent Order from the Tax Court of Canada reducing the taxpayer’s assessed employment income from $43,772 to zero for the 2014 tax year; from $48,149 to zero for the 2015 tax year; from $52,964 to zero for the 2016 tax year; further reducing the capital gains tax on disposition of a property from $50,000 to zero; and eliminating all penalties and interest for a total value exceeding $300,000.00.  See: Judgment – Signed Jun 7.23 and associated Consent to Judgment.

[2023] Nguyen v. Tong et al., Superior Court File No. CV-22-895

June 2023 – Payne Law Team secures Order granting leave to issue a Writ of Possession on a disputed property permitting firm client to evict occupants with assistance of sheriff.  See: Order Gorman J. CV22-895 Nguyen v. Van Tong et al. 14Jun23-signed_Redacted. This follows earlier (2022) Order for Partition and Sale of property occupied by client’s family members despite bitter opposition.  See: Endorsement Dube, J – Nov 3.22. A separate Cost Order was released in 2023 for $8,600.00 in favour of our client, being the full amount claimed.

[2023] Pollock v. Executive Properties Inc., Superior Court File No. CV-23-00080868-0000

In June 2023, Mr. Payne secured a Certificate of Pending Litigation on behalf of a firm client to be filed against title of a commercial property preserving it for the duration of the litigation.  See Court Order granting our Motion: Issued CPL Order – June 2.23 (VM).

[2022] Athesivan v. Canada Shri Muththumaari Amman Temple, 2022 ONSC 6638.

2022 – Jelani was successful in defending an application by multiple parties seeking to freeze accounts and assets and seeking to appoint a monitor over the affairs of the Canada Shri Muththumaari Amman Temple, naming the temple and multiple current and former directors and officers.  The Honourable Justice Agarwal sided with Jelani and the respondents in this important decision involving serious allegations of breach of trust, mismanagement, and theft.  Jelani secured dismissal of the application in full.  See the November 16, 2022 decision of the Honourable Justice Agarwal: Athesivan v. Canada Shri Muththumaari Amman Temple, 2022 ONSC 6638.

[2022] He v. Li, Superior Court of Justice File No. CV-21-00672289-0000

December 2022 – Following successful motion for injunction and preservation of monies held by the Court (in a separate action involving different parties), Mr. Payne was able to preserve those funds by Court Order and was able to secure a further Order for the release of $266,242.14 to our client, who was not a party to the initial action.  See: Order (He et al. v. Li et al.) – issued

[2022] Schmidt v. Riahidehkordi, Superior Court of Justice Court File No. 22-00690653-0000

Through November and December 2022, Mr. Payne was successful in securing an initial interim injunction, followed by a series of further injunction Orders prohibiting a neighbour/developer from touching a client’s fence or trees.  The injunction has been ordered extended twice including by Endorsement of Justice Koehnen Released December 6, 2022.

[2022] Inniss v. Blackett, Ontario Court of Appeal, 2022 ONCA 166

2022 – Ontario Court of Appeal panel, headed by Chief Justice George Strathy, sides with firm litigators Mr. Payne, in an appeal involving beneficial ownership of a property, partition and sale, and claims of resulting trust and constructive trust.  The Ontario Court of Appeal panel awarded costs of $9,500.00 in favour of our clients.  [Decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Inniss v. Blackett, 2022 ONCA 166]

[2022] Jovkovic v. DaSilva et al. 2022 ONSC 2691

2022 – Payne Law Team succeeds in setting aside transfer of property (transferred by debtor prior to bankruptcy) making value of debtor’s interest in property available for distribution among creditors.  Total value of proven claims $974,395.23.  Read full May 27, 2022 Endorsement of Justice A.K. Mitchell: Endorsement Mitchell J. CV21-1176 Jovkovic v. Dasilva et al. Reasons for Judgment 27May22

[2022] Nguyen v. Tong, 2022 ONSC 6251

2022 – Firm secures Order for Partition and Sale of property occupied by client’s family members despite bitter opposition.  See: Nguyen v. Tong – Ruling on Application – 2022 ONSC 6251. A separate Cost Order was released in 2023 for $8,600.00 in favour of our client, being the full amount claimed.

[2022] He v. Li, Court File No. CV-21-00672289-0000

2022 – Following successful “freezing” of funds through preservation Order (brought on motion without notice), Mr. Payne succeeds in securing further Order for preservation of Hundreds of Thousands in additional funds.  See Order of the Honourable Justice Myers dated February 4, 2022: Order of Justice Myers (He v. Li et al.) – ISSUED – Feb 4.22.

[2022] Teplitsky, Colson LLP v. BSA Diagnostices Imaging Inc., 2022 ONSC 4130

2022 – Mr. Payne successfully argues that client’s former firm is not entitled to summary judgment for payment of its alleged fees.  Summary Judgment motion dismissed.  See: Teplitsky, Colson LLP v. BSA Diagnostices Imaging Inc., 2022 ONSC 4130.

[2022] Yong Zeng et al. v. Yu Zeng et al., Court File No. CV-21-00003386-00000

2022 – Firm secures Order for particulars and inspection of records prior to filing Statement of Defence.  Court confirms our client’s entitlement and awards $7,000.00 in costs against Plaintiff.  Plaintiff’s conduct delays own action by over one year.  See: Order October 27, 20222 Cv-21-3386-00

 [2021] Soutaraajan v. Troisi, 2021 ONSC 3495

2021 – Senior Litigator Nicholas Mester secured a rare and unusual Order to strike a Jury prior to trial.  Despite the important substantive right to a jury, the Court cited the unique circumstances of the case in exercising its discretion to strike the Jury Notice.  In this case, court backlog due to the pandemic would have led to substantial delay in getting the case to trial and the Court agreed that this would be prejudicial to the Plaintiff.  The motion and its result were crucial in avoiding further delay in resolution of that claim.  See the decision of the Honourable Justice Chalmers in: Soutaraajan v. Troisi, 2021 ONSC 3495

[2021] – Thillairajan v. Sivasubramaniam, 2021 ONSC 7610

2021 – Jelani has secured rare relief including compelling the sale of a specific property by Order for Specific Performance (rather than mere damages) plus costs.  See the decision of the Honourable Justice R.E. Charney of the Superior Court of Justice: Thillairajan v. Sivasubramaniam, 2021 ONSC 7610.

[2021] He v. Li, Court File No. CV-21-00672289-0000

December 2021 – Yan David Payne secures interim motion for mareva injunction and preservation Order succeeding in “freezing” funds in the amount of $523,500.00.  Motion brought without notice.  See Order of the Honourable Justice Myers dated December 22, 2021: Order and Sch A of Justice Myers – ISSUED – Dec 22.21

[2021] Jovkovic v. Kevin Thatcher & Associates, Court File No. 35-2314079

June 2021 – Firm secures Order authorizing our client (a Judgment Creditor) to prosecute proceedings against a bankrupt to set aside transfer of matrimonial home to wife (18 months prior to bankruptcy) for undervalue.

See endorsement of the Honourable Justice Tranquilli dated June 4, 2021: BK-17-2314079 DaSilva v Jovkovic – Endorsement J. Tranquilli dated June 4, 2021.  See also formal Order issued by Superior Court of Justice in Bankruptcy and Insolvency: BK-17-2314079 DaSilva v Jovkovic – Order J. Tranquilli dated June 4, 2021

[2021] Berssenbrugge v. Carmichael, CV-21-00000061-0000

2021 – We regularly secure Preservation Orders and Certificates of Pending Litigation in cases where ownership of a property is in dispute.  This is a 2021 example where we secured Certificates of Pending Litigation (see, for example: CPL re. 40226-0068 – ISSUED – June 10.21 and CPL re. 40227-0081 – ISSUED – June 10.21) and we also obtained a Superior Court of Justice Order directing that a property be preserved, requiring all logging operations to cease.  See: Order from Justice Scott – ISSUED on May 31.21

[2020] Krizan v. Skurdelis, 2020 ONSC 4386

2020 – We argued one of the first remote Divisional Court appeal hearings in the Province’s history.  We were successful in upholding our clients’ right to sell a jointly-owned property, despite bitter opposition from the co-owner.  The Divisional Court upheld the sale and ordered costs in favour of our clients.  This comes shortly after we obtained multiple cost awards in earlier motions for a stay and for having initiated the appeal in the wrong court.  See 2020 Divisional Court decision: Krizan v. Skurdelis, 2020 ONSC 4386.

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[2020] Vilanur v. Chandra Babu Bala Sri and 8661928 Canada Inc., CV-19-00615568-0000

2020 – Firm secures Superior Court of Justice Judgment for $250,437.57 in actual damages plus $100,000.00 in punitive and exemplary damages in divisive investment dispute.  The Honourable Justice Pollak also awarded costs and post-judgment interest at a rate of 8% per annum.  See attached October 2020 Endorsement of the Honourable Justice Pollak.  See also formal Judgment issued against Defendants: Judgment – ISSUED on June 4.21.

[2020] Krizan v. Skurdelis – Divisional Court File No. 712-19

2020 – Mr. Payne succeeds in defending a motion to stay a Superior Court of Justice Order pending appeal and obtain cost award.  Firm clients permitted to proceed with sale of house despite pending appeal.  See formal Order: Krizan v. Skurdelis – Divisional Court File No. 712-19.  See also the Honourable Justice Swinton’s reported reasons: Endorsement of Justice Swinton.  This Order comes shortly after firm obtained costs against same party for bringing appeal and motion in wrong Court.

[2020] Inniss v. Blackett, CV-16-547715

2020 – Firm was successful at trial in having our client’s interest in a property recognized by the Superior Court of Justice, and in obtaining an Order compelling the sale of the property.  All of this despite the fact that our client had been out of the property for over 10 years.  The claim was bitterly opposed.  In July 2020, the Court rendered its decision in favour of our client and awarded costs of $35,000.00 against the Defendant: July 6, 2020 Judgment of Justice Faieta

[2019] Feuer v. Byling Inc., 2019 ONSC 2598

2019 – Nicholas Mester brought a summary judgment motion on behalf of a Defendant to dismiss the Plaintiff’s claim in its entirety.  In granting summary judgment in favour of the Defendant, the Honourable Justice O’Brien commented that “I am mindful that this is a very unfortunate conclusion for the Plaintiff in this case.  Shortly after the incident, the tenant sold all of its assets and left town.  Without a claim against the Defendant, the Plaintiff will have no further opportunity to seek compensation for his injuries.  Still, the tenant’s poor conduct does not visit liability on the Defendant.”  The Plaintiff’s action was dismissed.  See the Honourable Justice O’Brien’s decision in: Feuer v. Byling Inc., 2019 ONSC 2598

–Jovkovic v. Dasliva Motorsports Ltd. – Superior Court File No. CV-15-523869

2019 – Firm secures Judgment of over $427,000.00 including punitive damages and costs.  See formal Judgment: Jovkovic v. Dasliva Motorsports Ltd. – Superior Court File No. CV-15-523869. Judgment obtained despite personal Defendant having made an assignment into bankruptcy.  Judgment only possible because firm previously obtained separate Order for leave to proceed against Defendant despite assignment into bankruptcy.  See previous Order obtain from Bankruptcy Court: Order from bankruptcy court in London – June 6.18

Douglas Charles Johnson v. Her Majesty the Queen (2019)

2019 – Payne Law Team secures trial victory against the Department of Justice and CRA following 2-day hearing before the Honourable John Justice R. Owen.  3 years of reassessments fully vacated and additional penalties dropped.  See also transcript of reasons for decision [coming soon].  Douglas Charles Johnson v. Her Majesty the Queen (2019)

Sywak v. Collver – Superior Court File No. 18-67074

2019 – Payne Law Team secures a formal Judgment for $700,000.00+ in this real estate and business dispute gone wrong.  See formal Order: Sywak-v.-Collver-Superior-Court-File-No.-18-67074

Weenen v. Biadi, 2018 ONCA 288

2018: Ontario Court of Appeal panel accepts Mr. Payne’s arguments and sides with firm representing client in fee dispute with Fasken’s.  Fasken’s attempt to exercise $360,000.00 solicitor’s lien against its former client dismissed.  See Ontario Court of Appeal decision: Judgment of the Panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal.  See also article on Mr. Payne’s win published in The Lawyer’s Daily: Court of Appeal dismisses Fasken’s motion for charging order against client – The Lawyer’s Daily – PDF

State Farm Fire and Casualty Company and Graziano Biadi v. M.W., Superior Court File No. 624-18

2018: Mr. Payne successfully enforces $1,093,613.30 Judgment on eve of sheriff’s sale of Defendant’s property.  Defendant’s insurer, State Farm, fails in attempt to bring ‘urgent’ application in Superior Court to stay the sheriff’s sale.  Superior Court of Justice dismisses State Farm’s application and awards costs in favour of firm client, leading to full enforcement and collection of outstanding Judgment, Costs, and interest.  See: Order for Dismissal and Endorsement (redacted)

Osama Eissa v. Konstantinos Kazinakis, Superior Court File No. CV-18-598085-00CL

2018 – Payne Law Team secures early Court Order freezing assets of Defendants prior to claim being served.  See attached Order of Justice McEwen reaffirming and expanding scope of Order shortly after Statement of Claim served on Defendants: Order-Justice-McEwen-ENTERED-June-5.18

C.S. v. R.N. – Superior Court File No. 1034/18

2018 – Abandoned Real Estate Transaction leads to quick Judgment of $94,325.39 plus costs of $9,500.00.  Firm secures Judgment.  See attached formal Order: C.S. v. R.N. – Judgment – ISSUED on Oct 15.18

K.T. v. P.B., Superior Court File No. CV-14-507723, 2018 ONSC 96

2018: Firm secures Judgment and costs totaling $126,027.83 against Defendant for blowing engine in borrowed BMW.  Trial leads to victory for firm client.  See:  Judgment of Justice Pollak – May 22, 2018 as well as “disproportionate” cost award granted due to Defendant’s conduct: Disproportionate Cost Award – KT v. PB

Lourenco v. Turner, 2018 ONSC 3252

2018: Firm successfully argues against Defendant’s attempted summary judgment motion and obtains separate $38,000.00 Cost Judgment as a result of former employer’s “wholly unsuccessful” motion.  See reported decision: Lourenco v. Turner, 2018 ONSC 3252.  See attached Cost Endorsement for $38,000.00: Endorsement from Justice Carole Brown dated Sept 21.18.

Jovkovic v. Silverio Manuel DaSilva a.k.a Manny DaSilva, Court File No. 35-2314079

2018 – Firm obtains leave to continue civil action in fraud despite Defendants’ Bankruptcy filing.  Firm entitled to pursue claim for damages: Order from bankruptcy court in London – June 6.18

Firm subsequently obtains Superior Court Judgment against Defendants worth over $427,000.00 including punitive damages and costs.  See formal Judgment: Jovkovic v. Dasliva Motorsports Ltd. – Superior Court File No. CV-15-523869

Zamir v. Her Majesty the Queen, Tax Court of Canada Docket 2014-1293(IT)G

2018 – Following a multi-year battle, CRA and the Department of Justice capitulate and consent to Judgment granting tax appeals in full, including dropping all penalties and interest.  See formal Judgment: Zamir v. Her Majesty the Queen, Tax Court of Canada Docket 2014-1293(IT)G

R. D. v. Surface Excavation Inc. 2017 ONSC 5808

Jugmohan v. Royle, 2016 ONCA 827

2016 – Nicholas Mester was successful in having trial success upheld by a unanimous panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal.  The Ontario Court of Appeal agreed with his submissions that the zero damages awarded at trial should stand and dismissed the Plaintiff’s appeal awarding costs of the appeal to his clients.

 Chretien v. Ryder Truck Rental Canada Limited, 2015 ONSC 5347

In 2015, the Superior Court of Justice granted Nicholas Mester’s motion in a complex insurance dispute involving numerous insurers and including issues of policy priorities.  The Honourable Justice Dow granted costs in favour of the client.  See:  Chretien v. Ryder Truck Rental Canada Limited, 2015 ONSC 5347

Saleh v. Nebel, 2015 ONSC 747

2015 – Nicholas acted for the Defendant in an 8-day jury trial following which he brought a threshold motion to dismiss the action in its entirety and was successful.  The Court ordered the dismissal of the Plaintiff’s Claim in its entirety.  See decision of the Honourable Justice Myers in:  Saleh v. Nebel, 2015 ONSC 747

Osinski v. Her Majesty the Queen

(Tax Court of Canada File No. 2013 TCC 71)

Yan David Payne secures major victory in Tax Court overturning $3.8 Million+ in taxes, penalties, and interest in favour of taxpayer, plus costs of the proceedings payable by Canada Revenue Agency.  See February 27, 2013 decision of Mr. Justice Pizzitelli: Osinski v. The Queen, 2013 TCC 71.  See also 2013 CRA Reassessment crediting $3,834,543.62 in accordance with the Judgement: Osinski Notice of Reassessment 2013.

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Rausch v. Pickering (City)

(Ontario Court of Appeal File No. 2013 ONCA 740)

D.V. v. Her Majesty The Queen

(Tax Court of Canada File No. 2013-1530(IT)G)

2014 – Firm litigator Yan David Payne obtains Judgement reducing Tax Payer’s reassessed income and penalties by over $500,000.00+.  Department of Justice Lawyer representing CRA at appeal consents to Judgement on first day of hearing.  GST reassessment also reduced accordingly.  D.V. v. Her Majesty The Queen, 2013-1530(IT)G .

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October 2014 Corus Radio Interview Featuring Yan David Payne

2014 – Listen to recent Corus Radio interview with Yan David Payne on the legal perils of lottery group play.

October 2014 Radio Interview

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G.C.S.L. v. Premier Salons Ltd.

(Superior Court File No. CV-11-105362 (2014))

2014 – Severance payment in the amount of $75,000.00 plus $35,000.00 cost award secured by firm despite court’s finding of cause for the termination.  Court accepts firm’s technical argument that termination provisions in employment contract override employer’s defence of cause termination.  The Honourable Madam Justice Healey also dismisses employer’s groundless counterclaim.  See Formal Grossi Judgement [Issued and Entered.  See also detailed Endorsement of the Honourable Madam Justice Healey: G.C.S.L. v. Premier Salons Ltd., 2014 ONSC 5028, CV-11-105362.

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Bonnett v. Her Majesty The Queen

(Tax Court of Canada File No. 2012-3874(IT)G)

2014 – Firm litigator Yan David Payne secures an Appeal Judgement through the Tax Court of Canada after CRA backs down, reducing client’s taxable income by over $120,000.00 and eliminating all penalties.  See: Bonnett Judgement – Sep.8.14

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Jenny Tran and Ajax Unisex Salon & Spa Inc.

(Divisional Court No. 459/13 (2014))

2014 – Firm succeeds in quashing unfounded Appeal by way of tactical motion to Divisional Court.  Successful motion avoids time and expense of full appeal hearing.  See attached Judgement including Full indemnity cost award $25,337.10, plus interest:  Judgement of Justice Kiteley entered Jun 2014

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Bahl v. Cadesky and Associates and Barry Seltzer (2013)

(Superior Court File No. 04-CV-272445CM2)

2013 – Superior Court Allows $12 Million Lawsuit to proceed despite attempt by client’s former lawyer and former accountants to derail the negligence action related to failed tax scheme.  Yan David Payne takes over from Bay Street firm and leads charge in 3-day court motion culminating in full victory against senior members of Ontario bar appointed by professional liability insurers.  See full decision:  Bahl v. Cadesky and Associates and Barry Seltzer, Court Docket Number 04-CV-272445CM2.

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Grigoriadis v. Her Majesty the Queen

(Tax Court of Canada File No. 2012-1428(IT)G)

2013 – Yan David Payne obtains Judgement reducing alleged unreported income from $523,369.00 to $9,000.00.  Department of Justice lawyer ultimately consenting to Judgment at formal hearing stage.  See attached: Letter from tax court, judgement, consent

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Cicinelli v. Mayfair Tennis Courts Limited

(Superior Court File No. SC-12-92206 (2013))

2013 – Yan David Payne obtains finding of wrongful dismissal and damages against employer.  Court awards “maximum amount of recoverable” costs under the Rules for employer’s conduct in initially denying wrongful dismissal.  [Link Coming Soon]

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Lesner v. Her Majesty the Queen (2014)

(Tax Court of Canada File No. 2012-2525(IT)G)

2014 – Firm succeeds in combined income tax and HST appeals dealing with multiple tax years.  The Tax Court of Canada allows the appeals and orders reductions in income and HST payable despite highly disputed facts.  See decisions of the Tax Court of Canada:  Income Tax Judgment Dated August 5, 2014 (Heard July 18, 2014. See also accompanying decision leading to minor reduction of HST owing: GST (HST) Judgment Dated August 5, 2014 (Heard July 18, 2014)

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Loyst v. Chatten’s Better Hearing Service

(Superior Court File No. CB-09-378679)

Firm lawyer Yan David Payne successfully obtains judgement for pay in-lieu of notice and lost wages over a 29 month period and a 15% ownership interest in defendant company, all on behalf of former manager.  total judgement for $256,902.93, plus costs and interest.

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Optech Inc. v. Sharma

(Superior Court File No. CB-08-362642)

Yan David Payne represents employee against unusual $1 Million claim and summary judgement motion brought by former employer.  Court dismisses employer’s summary judgement motion and allows employee’s wrongful dismissal claim to proceed in this detailed 28-page decision.  Losing party represented by team of Bay Street lawyers, ordered to pay costs.

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 Rai et al. v. Finecraft Fine Jewellery

(Superior Court File No. CV-10-412224)

 Superior Court accepts Mr. Payne’s submissions on reasonable notice period for two long-serving employees in this unusual summary judgement motion.  The Honourable Justice Penny finds that firm clients were each entitled to 22 months pay in-lieu of notice, well in excess of the 8 months paid by employer.  Order made despite fact that notice period had not yet elapsed when matter heard by Court.  Employer represented by experienced Bay Street Litigator.  Endorsement also represents first known decision assessing reasonable notice for employee terminated while on disability leave.  No need for pre-trial process or formal trial.  Case resolved prior to obtaining formal Order.  (See Excerpt from Endorsement of Justice Penny).

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Dardha v. Theodore et. al.

(Ontario Court of Appeal File No. C51251)

Yan David Payne secures Judgement in favour of former gas station operator exceeding $500,000.00 (combined Judgement, costs and interest) unanimously upheld by Ontario Court of Appeal.  See also original Superior Court Judgement.

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Kelland v. POI Business Interiors Inc.

(Ontario Court of Appeal File No. C49149)

Yan David Payne secures Unanimous Ontario Court of Appeal victory in favour of employee.  Employee awarded right to pursue constructive dismissal claim and awarded costs of appeal.  Employer represented by senior partner of Bay Street firm.

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Keith Phillips v. Canada Revenue Agency (2013)

(CRA Asst Commsr ltr 06mr13w Remission Order 31Ja13)

2013 – Firm obtains very rare Remission Order issued by Federal Cabinet/His Excellency the Governor General in Council (Order in Counsel P.C. 2013-40) on behalf of firm client.  Remission Order provides for remission of all tax, penalties, and interest for three taxation years at issue.  See confirming Letter and Signed Order.  See Confirming Letter and Signed Order: CRA Asst Commsr ltr 06mr13w Remission Order 31Ja13.  See also Extract from Canada Gazette publishing the Order: Canada Gazette 13f13.

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Man v. Zheng

(Superior Court File No. 06-CV-318789PD)

2012 – Firm lawyer Yan David Payne successful in setting aside Superior Court Judgement (worth over $150,000.00) and writ of execution registered against firm client, despite substantial 4-year delay.  Court accepts firm’s arguments and submissions for default, delay, and merits of defence.  (See Endorsement of Justice Campbell – 2012)

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Tidd v. Her Majesty the Queen

2012 – Firm secures unprecedented application of the clergy tax deduction (s. 8(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act) in support of client’s tax deductions.   Firm Tax Lawyer Mr. Yasny succeeds in obtaining Judgement before the Tax Court of Canada against Canada Revenue Agency.  Read the Decision: Tidd v. Her Majesty the Queen, 2012 CC 16.

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Dai v. Dai et al.

(Superior Court File No. CV-11-429754)

2012 – Firm lawyer Yan David Payne takes over carriage of court file, successfully appealing and overturning controversial decision dealing with disclosure of sensitive personal documents.  Court agrees with firm submissions and arguments, awarding costs against the Respondent.  Respondent represented by partner in Bay Street firm and Osgoode Hall Law School professor.  (See Dai Endorsement 2012)

Lichtenstein v. Bathurst Towers Inc., 2011 ONSC 6754

2011 – Nicholas Mester successfully represented a Third Party in a jury trial securing dismissal of the claim against his client as well as costs for that trial.  See the decision of the Honourable Justice Roberts including cost award of $38,000.00: Lichtenstein v. Bathurst Towers Inc., 2011 ONSC 6754

Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.  The amount recovered and other litigation outcomes will vary according to the facts in individual cases.  Please speak with us about the facts of your case.

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