Ontario Law Firm Blog

Tobacco Firms’ $32.5 Billion Payout to Provinces, Smokers

Canada’s three large tobacco companies have proposed a landmark settlement of $32.5 billion to settle all legal claims from all provinces and territories and all class action proceedings. The provinces and territories will receive $24.8 billion as compensation for health care costs incurred to treat tobacco-related illnesses. The three tobacco companies have been in bankruptcy... Read More

Greg Monforton Honoured with St. Thomas More Gold Medal at Red Mass Ceremony

Last Tuesday evening, our co-founding partner, Greg Monforton, was presented with the prestigious St. Thomas More Gold Medal at the annual Red Mass ceremony. This esteemed award recognises Greg’s outstanding contributions to the legal profession and justice system throughout his illustrious 40-year career. Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Windsor, where the Red Mass... Read More

Lambton County Crash Claims One over Thanksgiving Weekend

A three-vehicle crash in Lambton County over Thanksgiving weekend has claimed the life of a 19-year-old driver from St. Clair Township. Three other individuals involved in the crash were taken to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. Multi-Vehicle Crash on Courtright Line and Mandaumin Road The multi-vehicle collision occurred Sunday afternoon at 2:15 p.m. at Courtright... Read More

37-Year-Old Man Dies After Fatal Crash in Chatham-Kent

A 37-year-old man from Merlin was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Talbot Trail, between Goulet Road and Kendall Road. The crash in Chatham-Kent happened on Sunday around 10:35 a.m., as reported by CTV News Windsor. Police arrived to find both vehicles heavily damaged. The driver of one vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.... Read More

16-Year-Old Boy Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Essex, Ontario

A 16-year-old boy has died after being hit by a vehicle while walking in Essex, Ontario. A news article reported the incident took place at approximately 7 a.m. on Sunday on County Road 18, near Britton Road. Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the scene, where the teenager was pronounced deceased. According to... Read More

Join Us as Our Own Greg Monforton Receives the St. Thomas More Gold Medal!

The time for celebrating is finally here, and Greg Monforton & Partners is so proud to remind you that our own Greg Monforton is this year’s recipient of the St. Thomas More Gold Medal! We welcome you all to attend this celebration where you can congratulate Greg in person on his remarkable achievement. Greg has... Read More

Teeing Off for a Great Cause: Cory Simard and Frank Piazza at the BIAWE Golf Tournament

Greg Monforton & Partners is deeply committed to the community we serve, which includes finding ways that we can give back. Last week was one of those moments. We were thrilled for the opportunity to help sponsor the Brain Injury Association of Windsor & Essex County (BIAWE) Annual Golf Tournament. This event took place at... Read More

Jaclyn Habas Shines at 7th Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit

Greg Monforton & Partners is pleased to congratulate our senior associate, Jaclyn Habas on her successful participation in the 7th Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit in Toronto. This annual event brings together leading professionals in the field, and we are proud of Jaclyn’s valuable contributions. Jaclyn, a senior associate lawyer at our firm, was invited to... Read More

Windsor E-Bike Rider Injured in Matchet Road Hit-and-Run

An e-bike rider was injured in a hit-and-run on Matchett Road early Tuesday morning. The vehicle involved was a black Ford Explorer, and police are looking for that damaged vehicle. A news article reported the victim sustained injuries, but they are believed to be non-threatening. Police are asking for any drivers or bystanders in the... Read More

Pedestrian Injured After Being Hit by a Vehicle in Windsor

A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle late Tuesday night. The incident occurred at an intersection in south Windsor at Roseland Drive. According to police who responded to the scene, the pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a vehicle that was headed in a northbound direction on Dougall Avenue. The... Read More