Grillo Barristers P.C. v Kagan Law Firm

Counsel to the successful Defendants and Plaintiffs by Counterclaim on an appeal before the Court of Appeal originating from a registrar’s dismissal of a multimillion dollar action alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and unjust enrichment.

Brendan F. Morrison & Samantha Hale | April 19, 2022

Davidson v Stableview Asset Management Inc et al

Counsel for the Individual Defendant in the dismissal of a class action brought by investors against their portfolio manager after it was demonstrated that the putative class suffered no damages.

Brendan F. Morrison | February 11, 2022

P1 v XYZ School

Counsel for a Minor Defendant in an appeal from a Sealing Order, Publication Ban and Order Anonymizing the identities of the parties.

Brendan F. Morrison | December 21, 2021

Florence v Benzaquen

Counsel to successful obstetrician/gynecologist in the appeal of a motion striking the claims of minor triplets who made allegation so negligence for conduct arising pre-conception. A majority of the Court of Appeal agreed with the motion judge in favour of the defendant physician that no duty of care is owed to an as-yet conceived plaintiff.

Tom Curry, Matthew B. Lerner, Brendan F. Morrison, Sean Blakeley & Tanya Rumo | July 27, 2021

Weir-Jones Engineering Ltd and Weir-Jones Engineering Consultants Ltd v Department of Public Works and Government Services

Counsel to Public Works and Government Services Canada in successfully defending a procurement complaint before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal involving allegations of patent and trademark infringement by Natural Resources Canada in respect of its early earthquake warning system.

Brendan F. Morrison, Veronica C. Tsou, Margaret Robbins & Zachary Rosen | March 9, 2021

Horizon Maritime Services Ltd / Heiltsuk Horizon Maritime Services Ltd v Department of Public Works and Government Services

Counsel to the Attorney General of Canada in a successful series of judicial reviews arising from proceedings before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal over a procurement for towing vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard.

Brendan F. Morrison & Zachary Rosen | February 1, 2021

Marine Recycling Corporation and Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd

Counsel to Public Works and Government Services in respect of a complaint proceeding before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal arising out of a terminated contract for the disposal of a former marine vessel.

Brendan F. Morrison, Margaret Robbins & Jenn Power | January 1, 2021

Toronto Islands Residential Community Trust Corporation v McLaughlin et al

Counsel to the Toronto Islands Residential Community Trust Corporation in a dispute over the transfer of two properties on the Toronto Islands in contravention of the terms and purpose of the Toronto Islands Residential Community Stewardship Act, 1993.

Brendan F. Morrison & Adam H. Kanji | October 7, 2020

Alliance v Gardiner Roberts

Counsel to the Defendant barristers and solicitors in an action claiming damages of over $12 million arising from a dental equipment supply agreement.  The plaintiffs alleged breach of fiduciary duties and negligence. At trial, nominal damages of only $2,000 were awarded.

Tom Curry, Rebecca Jones, Brendan F. Morrison, Sarah Bittman & Christina Shiels-Singh | January 6, 2020

1085372 Ontario Limited v Kulawick

Counsel to the plaintiff in the trial of an action arising from the bankruptcy of a debtor, seeking to unwind the conveyance of shares as a transfer at undervalue.

Brendan F. Morrison & Madison Robins | April 30, 2019

CTT Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc v Rapid Dose Therapeutics Inc

Counsel to the successful defendant on an appeal from a motion for summary judgment, dismissing a claim of breach of confidential information. The appeal raised the issue of what constitutes a competitive advantage entitling a plaintiff to equitable remedies.

Alan J. Lenczner, Brendan F. Morrison & Derek Knoke | March 4, 2019

Veneruzzo v Storey

Lead counsel to the appellant police officer in a defamation action arising from the motor vehicle death of a citizen.

Brendan F. Morrison | December 31, 2018

DLF Solutions Inc v Maple Leaf Sports &Entertainment Ltd

Counsel in the successful defence of owner of the Toronto Raptors at trial of an action and on appeal alleging breach of contract with respect to the sale and reconfiguration of courtside seats.

Glenn Smith, Matthew B. Lerner & Brendan F. Morrison | September 1, 2018

Inquest into the Death of Nokolaos Mpelos

Lead counsel for the treating physicians in a Coroner’s Inquest into the death of a schizophrenic patient who died while being involuntarily detained at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto.

Brendan F. Morrison | December 31, 2017

Dennis v Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada

Counsel to the Canadian Wheat Board in a proposed class proceeding in the Federal Court and the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench by former grain producers.

Lawrence E. Thacker, Brendan F. Morrison, James S.S. Holtom, Chloe Boubalos & Jim Lepore | June 22, 2015

Chen v Toronto Transit Commission

Counsel to the defendant Toronto Transit Commission in the trial of a claim for damages for injuries arising out of a pedestrian collision.

Tom Curry & Brendan F. Morrison | March 11, 2014

Summersgill v O'Mahony

Counsel to the defendant physician in an action for damages arising from the plaintiff’s perforated ulcer.

Mark Veneziano, Brendan F. Morrison & Madison Robins | July 12, 2001

White v Tandan

Counsel to successful defendant surgeons at trial in a medical malpractice matter alleging a delayed diagnosis of an anastomotic leak, which lead to sepsis.

Matthew B. Lerner, Brendan F. Morrison, Nilou Nezhat & Tanya Rumo | June 22, 2001

Parasiliti v Beatty

Counsel to the successful defendant physicians at trial in a case involving allegations of professional negligence arising from the care, treatment and management of multiple hand fractures.

Dena N. Varah & Brendan F. Morrison | May 1, 2001

Bradshaw v Langley

Counsel to the successful respondents on an appeal from a summary judgment motion in a family law matter involving the division of assets and a dispute over whether those assets were held in trust. In June 2015, the matter proceeded to a successful two week trial and award of $8 million judgement.

Peter Griffin & Brendan F. Morrison | April 22, 2001

Zemlenko v Ferreira

Counsel to the defendant physicians successfully resisting a motion by the plaintiffs to set aside a dismissal order for delay.

Brendan F. Morrison | April 14, 2001

SCM Insurance Services Inc v Medisys Corporate Health LP

Counsel to the plaintiffs, SCM Insurance Services Inc. and Cira Medical Services Inc., in an action for an Anton Piller order and an injunction restraining the sale of an independent medical examinations business.

William C. McDowell & Brendan F. Morrison | March 12, 2001

Rowley v High Strength Plates &Profiles Inc

Counsel to the defendant in a wrongful dismissal proceeding. The defendant was successful in resisting plaintiff's allegations of constructive dismissal.

Matthew Sammon & Brendan F. Morrison | November 14, 2000

Beagle v Gyomorey

Counsel to the successful respondent in an appeal involving the interpretation and application of the Mental Health Act and challenges to psychiatric findings of incapacity.

Brendan F. Morrison | January 10, 2000

Watson v Soon

Counsel to the defendant urologist in successfully defeating a claim at Trial for damages arising from the misdiagnosis of kidney cancer in a diabetic patient. 

Brendan F. Morrison, Jaan Lilles, Sarah Bittman & Tanya Rumo