The new tort of intimate partner violence gives survivors a clearer path to seeking a remedy, and promotes equality, freedom and access to justice. The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia marks a major development in Canadian family and tort law: the creation of a new … [Read more...]
Opening Closed Doors – When should domestic violence victims sue their abusers?
Mr. Dhaliwal hit his wife with a closed fist and a broom handle and was convicted of criminal assault. In the divorce, Ms. Dhaliwal included a tort claim for assault and battery and asked for damages (money). She won. Mr. Danicic intimidated and harassed his former partner by mailing her … [Read more...]
