Yukon Joe
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Because I'm a lawyer I'm going to link you right to the Canlii decision itself:
2020 CanLII 1088 (ON SC) | CanLII
Itr's perhaps worth noting that MacIsaac was assessed 17 minutes in penalties, and was charged with assault (convicted, overturned on appeal, then ultimately stayed).
Be careful out there people.
2020 CanLII 1088 (ON SC) | CanLII
[1] On March 15, 2012, during the last minute of a recreational hockey game, Drew Casterton collided with Gordon MacIsaac, a player on the other team. Casterton was knocked off his feet, hit his head on the ice, and lost consciousness briefly. He suffered a concussion, two broken teeth, and cuts on his face and inside his mouth. MacIsaac was not injured.
[2] Casterton says that he was blindsided by MacIsaac, and that the injuries he suffered in the collision have had a dramatic, long-term impact on his personal life, his career, and his relationships. He claims general damages for pain and suffering, past and future income loss, and punitive damages.
[3] MacIsaac contends that he and Casterton accidentally collided after Casterton made a sharp, unexpected left turn. He denies responsibility for Casterton’s injuries. Alternatively, he says that Casterton is partially to blame for the collision. MacIsaac also argues that the damages claimed by Casterton are excessive.
[4] To decide this lawsuit, I must answer three questions:
(1) Is MacIsaac liable for injuries suffered by Casterton during the March 2012 game?
(2) Was Casterton contributorily negligent?
(3) What are Casterton’s damages as a result of the injury?
[5] For the reasons that follow, Casterton’s action is granted and MacIsaac is ordered to pay him $702,551 in damages to June 20, 2019.
Itr's perhaps worth noting that MacIsaac was assessed 17 minutes in penalties, and was charged with assault (convicted, overturned on appeal, then ultimately stayed).
Be careful out there people.