Davidson Cahill Morrison LLP is delighted to announce that Peter Reinitzer has been welcomed into the partnership effective September 1, 2024. Peter’s extensive expertise in personal injury and property loss makes him an invaluable asset to our team.
Peter has built a distinguished career through his adept handling of complex personal injury cases and significant property loss claims. Upon joining Davidson Cahill Morrison LLP in its Huntsville office, Peter hit the ground running and completed eight trials at the Superior Court of Justice in his first three years at the firm, including second-chairing back-to-back trials on several occasions. Peter has enjoyed particular success in his property damage and negligent construction cases, several of which, affirmed on appeal, have helped clarify the law in these fields, including Tokarz v Selwyn (Township), 2022 ONCA 246 and Breen v Lake of Bays (Township), 2022 ONCA 626.
In addition to his legal prowess, Peter is known for his collaborative approach and dedication to client service. While certainly not shy of the courtroom, Peter works hard to find creative and collaborative resolutions where appropriate. Peter also speaks regularly at conferences and has shared his experiences and insights regarding advocacy in an online forum, municipal liability, and title insurance coverage. His partnership with Davidson Cahill Morrison LLP will undoubtedly enhance our capabilities and strengthen our commitment to providing top-tier legal representation. We are excited to welcome Peter to our team and look forward to the significant contributions he will make to our firm and our clients.
Does a title insurer have to pay to repair a home, or can it demolish the offending work and pay the lost value instead? In a $1.1M TitlePLUS dispute over unpermitted construction on a Winnipeg home, the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba answered (2025 MBKB 131). The decision is persuasive only in Ontario and is now under appeal.
A subrogating insurer steps into its insured’s shoes, and inherits its insured’s contractual breaches along the way. In Chippewas v Sexton’s Mechanical Limited, the owner cancelled the required builder’s risk policy before occupancy and before the loss. On summary judgment, the subrogated claim was dismissed. A cautionary read for insurers and contractors alike.
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