Valerie was in a slip and fall accident approximately 1 year ago. Valerie brought a claim against commercial property where she fell.  As a result of her slip and fall accident, she loss approximately 3 weeks of work (which totalled $2000 gross of lost wages).  As a result of the accident Valerie could no longer play piano, an activity she enjoyed since she was 5 years old.  Valerie’s parents thought she would become a classical pianist, and despite studying classical piano at university. Valerie pursued her chosen career of an aesthetician.  Valerie injured her right hand in the accident and her health care practitioners have told her that she will never be able to use her hand again.   If Valerie’s loss of employment was to span 30 years instead of 3 weeks, which court would be the most realistic avenue to pursue?

Which of the following is the Tort of Assault?

John is planning to travel overseas.  In preparation for the trip, he asks Mary to store his bike during his absence.  Mary agrees to do it for free.  When John returns, Mary wants to be paid storage fees.  John refuses and asks Mary to return the bike.  Mary says no.  Which of the following is true

In the decision K.L. v. 11639577 Quebec Inc. (i.e. Calypso water park case discussed in class) the Court held that?

Which of the following legal principles is found within the Dog Owners’ Liability Act?

John was driving his friend George to the Hospital and going the speed limit. Unfortunately, John was spending most of his time playing with the radio trying to get the hockey score on the radio.  While not paying attention to the road, and playing with the radio, John smashed his car into the vehicles in front of him.  What could John allege as a potential defence?

A client wants to sue the employer in tort law. You have determined the most they can recoup is $15,000.00.  In which court should he launch his action?

Which allergy would contraindicate the use of silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) as a topical agent for burns?

A child is brought to the emergency department with burns on the face and chest. What is the nurse’s first priority?

The mother of a 5-year-old child taking prednisone for nephrotic syndrome tells the nurse he needs to get immunizations to enter kindergarten. What does the nurse clarify about receiving immunizations while on prednisone?