Author: Margaret Klassen

Margaret is a resilient and determined lawyer. With a strong foundation in the legal system, Margaret brings a keen analytical mind and an empathetic approach. Margaret earned her Bachelor of Arts with an Honours Specialization in Criminology and a minor in Psychology from Western University (2017) and her Juris Doctor from Western University (2023), before being called to the Ontario Bar in 2024. At Western Law, Margaret assisted low-income and marginalized community members with their legal issues as a Team Leader for Community Legal Services. Before joining Davidson Cahill Morrison LLP, Margaret spent 7 years at the Superior Court of Justice, where her dedication to client service and meticulous attention to detail ensured that her work was handled with the utmost care and professionalism.

No Damages Awarded for “The Building that Blew Up”: $16 Million Damages Claim Dismissed After 13-Years of Litigation

On October 7, 2025, the Justice Schabas of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released the long-awaited decision in Avedian et al v Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., a case that spanned nearly 13 years and arose from a 2010 explosion in the laundry room of a high-rise apartment building. Although liability for the explosion had […]

Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds $1.5 Million Jury Award in TTC Bus Collision Case

In Meldazy v. Nassar, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a jury award of over $1.5 million in damages to a man injured in a low-impact collision with a TTC bus in 2016. On appeal, the defendants challenged the trial judge’s refusal to put their proposed questions on causation and apportionment to the jury and […]

Court of Appeal Upholds Nearly $1 Million in Costs Following Jury Trial in Pye v Di Trapani

In Pye v Di Trapani, the Ontario Court of Appeal reaffirmed the broad discretion afforded to trial judges in awarding costs. The Court upheld a nearly $1 million costs award following an 18-day jury trial in which the plaintiff was awarded just over $1 million in damages. The trial judge’s reasons highlighted the exceptional quality […]