Start Date: 1/22/2026 12:00 PM PST
End Date: 1/22/2026 1:00 PM PST
Venue Name: Virtual Event
Organization Name:
Canadian Defence Lawyers
Contact:
CLE Credits: At least 1 hour of CPD (to be confirmed post-event)
Cost:
CDL Members - Early Bird $120.00 plus HST | Full Price $150.00 plus HST
Non-Members - Early Bird $257.50 plus HST | Full Price $283.25 plus HST
Early Bird Pricing Available Until January 2, 2026
Speakers:
Elizabeth Harris, Morelli Chertkow LLP, Kamloops BC
Max Hufton, Sound Law LLP, Squamish, BC
Occupiers’ liability claims continue to evolve, raising complex and often unexpected issues for defence counsel. From everyday public spaces to private property, determining who owes a duty of care—and when—can quickly become legally and factually nuanced.
In this webinar, Elizabeth Harris (Morelli Chertkow LLP) and Max Hufton (Sound Law LLP) will explore current and emerging issues in occupiers’ liability in British Columbia. Drawing on recent case law and real-world examples, the session will highlight key considerations for assessing liability, navigating statutory frameworks, and responding to common pitfalls in occupiers’ liability claims.
Topics include:
- When does a car accident become an occupiers’ liability claim?
- Navigating the unique challenges of defending animal tort claims in BC.
- Understanding worker-to-worker defences, pleadings, discovery, and WorkSafe determinations.
- Clarifying who counts as an occupier, who defends claims, and the role of tort counsel.
