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20210

Bernard Laski, et al. v. College of Physicians and Surgeons for Ontario, et al.

(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1987-08-15 Correspondence received from, to note copy of judgment sent to L.T. Forbes, (Toronto,ON)
1987-08-15 Correspondence received from, to note copy of judgment sent to Mr. McLeod Rogers (Toronto,ON)
1987-08-15 Correspondence received from, to note copy of judgment sent to Court of Appeal Registrar (Toronto,ON)
1987-06-04 Fee on taxation $30, receipt # 11029 Bernard Laski
1987-06-04 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McI LaF
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1987-04-07 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1987-04-07, CJ McI LaF
Decision reserved
1987-04-07 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1987-04-07, CJ McI LaF
Decision reserved
1987-03-30 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies, with service Health Disciplines Board
1987-03-27 Book of authorities, , 5 copies Toronto Star
1987-03-27 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies Toronto Star
1987-02-19 Order on miscellaneous motion
1987-02-17 Decision on the miscellaneous motion, (Motion adjourned to April 06/87), W
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-02-17 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1987-02-17, (Motion adjourned to April 06/87), W
1987-02-17 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1987-02-17, (Motion adjourned to April 06/87), W
1987-02-12 Response to miscellaneous motion College of Physicians and Surgeons for Ontario
1987-02-12 Affidavit Bernard Laski
1987-02-12 Notice of miscellaneous motion Bernard Laski
1986-12-31 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1986-12-31 Bernard Laski

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Laski, Bernard Applicant Active
Weinstein, Lionel J. Applicant Active
Minde, Klaus Karl Applicant Active
Carr, Robert P. Applicant Active
Porepa, Joseph J. Applicant Active
Wise, Sheldon Arthur Applicant Active
McCurdy, Deborah Applicant Active
Grant, Ronald M. Applicant Active
Pavri, Daisy Applicant Active
Studniberg, Allan Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
College of Physicians and Surgeons for Ontario Respondent Active
Toronto Star Respondent Active
Health Disciplines Board Respondent Active
Yuz, Judith Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Laski, Bernard

Counsel
Name
L.T. Forbes, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Weinstein, Lionel J.

Counsel
Name
L.T. Forbes, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Minde, Klaus Karl

Counsel
Name
L.T. Forbes, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Carr, Robert P.

Counsel
Name
L.T. Forbes, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Porepa, Joseph J.

Counsel
Name
L.T. Forbes, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Wise, Sheldon Arthur

Counsel
Name
L.T. Forbes, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: McCurdy, Deborah

Counsel
Name
L.T. Forbes, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Grant, Ronald M.

Counsel
Name
L.T. Forbes, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Pavri, Daisy

Counsel
Name
L.T. Forbes, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Studniberg, Allan

Counsel
Name
L.T. Forbes, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: College of Physicians and Surgeons for Ontario

Counsel
Names
Joyce Harris
Brian McLeod Rogers
Contact information
Porter, Posluns & Harris
1201 - 100 YONGE ST
TORONTO, Ontario
M5C 2W1
Telephone: (416) 367-0148
FAX: (416) 367-4279

Party: Toronto Star

Counsel
Name
Brian MacLeod Rogers
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653

Party: Health Disciplines Board

Counsel
Name
Theodor Kerzner, Q.C.
Contact information
Kerzner, Papazian, MacDermid, Tremayne-Lloyd
121 KING ST W 5TH FL
PO BOX 112
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3T9
Telephone: (416) 367-4900
FAX: (416) 367-8197

Party: Yuz, Judith

Counsel
Name
Iseman
Contact information
Iseman/Pettle & Associates
216 - 2900 STEELES AVE E
THORNHILL, Ontario
L3T 4X1

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Lower court rulings

October 12, 1984
Divisional Court of Ontario

670/82

Application dismissed

October 28, 1986
Court of Appeal for Ontario

1087/84

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27