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29584

Industrial Alliance Life Insurance Company v. Gilbert Cabiakman

(Quebec) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2004-08-03 Appeal closed
2004-07-29 Written reasons rendered after oral judgment, Ia Ba Bi Arb LeB De F, Arbour J. joined in the judgment of March 19, 2004, but took no part in these resons for judgment.
Dismissed, with costs
2004-06-18 Certificate of taxation issued to, Noel & Ass.
2004-06-16 Payment out cheque issued, ($507.22)
2004-06-15 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
2004-06-14 Decision on the bill of costs, taxed at the amount of $874.41, Reg
2004-06-14 Submission of the bill of costs, Reg
2004-06-07 Approved order for payment out, with consent (consent filed June 4/04) and sent to Finance June 7/04
2004-05-19 Bill of costs, Completed on: 2004-05-19 Industrial Alliance Life Insurance Company
2004-03-30 Transcript received, (39 pages)
2004-03-22 Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2004-03-19 Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow
2004-03-19 Judgment on the appeal rendered, Justice Arbour joined in the judgment of March 19, 2004, but took no part in these reasons for judgment., Ia Ba Bi Arb LeB De F, The appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montreal), Number 500-09-009660-002, dated December 12, 2002, was heard this day and the following judgment was rendered:
Iacobucci J. (orally) --
The Court is ready to pronounce judgment. We all agree to dismiss the appeal with costs. Reasons to follow.
Dismissed, with costs
2004-03-19 Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings, Raphel Levy signed the form but does not wish to broadcast case, leaves it to the discretion of the Court.
2004-03-19 Hearing of the appeal, 2004-03-19, Ia Ba Bi Arb LeB De F
Judgment rendered
2004-03-15 Notice of appearance, Noel & Associés, Sylive Roussel advising that Michel St-Pierre and Jacques Reeves will be present at hearing. Industrial Alliance Life Insurance Company
2004-03-01 Notice of appearance, Raphael Levy will be present at hearing. Gilbert Cabiakman
2004-02-19 Notice of appearance, Michel St-Pierre and Jacques Reeves will be present at hearing. Industrial Alliance Life Insurance Company
2004-02-11 Appeal perfected for hearing
2004-02-09 Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2004-02-09 Gilbert Cabiakman
2004-02-09 Respondent's record, Completed on: 2004-02-09 Gilbert Cabiakman
2004-02-09 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2004-02-09 Gilbert Cabiakman
2003-12-16 Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-12-16 Industrial Alliance Life Insurance Company
2003-12-16 Appellant's record, (Volumes I and II), Completed on: 2003-12-16 Industrial Alliance Life Insurance Company
2003-12-16 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2003-12-16 Industrial Alliance Life Insurance Company
2003-12-15 Correspondence received from, R. Gaudreau dated Dec. 12, 2003 re: will act as Ottawa agent Gilbert Cabiakman
2003-11-24 Notice of hearing sent to parties
2003-11-20 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2004-03-19
Judgment rendered
2003-10-02 Notice of deposit for security Industrial Alliance Life Insurance Company
2003-09-25 Notice of appeal, Completed on: 2003-10-06 Industrial Alliance Life Insurance Company
2003-09-18 Letter advising the parties of tentative hearing date and filing deadlines (Leave granted)
2003-09-03 Appeal court record, (1 box - joint with Trial Court record)
2003-08-29 Judgment on leave sent to the parties
2003-08-28 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montreal), Number 500-09-009660-002, dated December 12, 2002, is granted with costs to the applicant in any event of the cause.
Granted, with costs to the applicant(s) in any event of the cause
2003-06-02 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Ia Bi LeB
2003-03-25 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Letter Form), from R. Levy dated March 25, 2003 (fax copy) re: does not intend to file a response, Completed on: 2003-03-28 Gilbert Cabiakman
2003-02-28 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal
2003-02-12 Correspondence received from, R. Levy dated Feb. 11/03 (by fax) re: to confirm counsel's firm and address of the respondent Gilbert Cabiakman
2003-02-06 Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2003-02-06 Industrial Alliance Life Insurance Company

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Industrial Alliance Life Insurance Company Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Cabiakman, Gilbert Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Industrial Alliance Life Insurance Company

Counsel
Names
Michel St-Pierre
Jacques Reeves
Contact information
Beauvais, Truchon & Associés
200 - 79, boul. René-Lévesque Est
Québec, Quebec
G1R 5N5
Telephone: (418) 692-4180
FAX: (418) 692-5077
Email: mstpierre@avbt.com
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

Party: Cabiakman, Gilbert

Counsel
Name
Raphaël Levy
Contact information
Madar Benabou Malamud & Levy
1434, rue Ste-Catherine Ouest
Bureau 200
Montréal, Quebec
H3G 1R4
Telephone: (514) 906-2841 Ext: 103
FAX: (514) 906-2845
Email: rlevy@qc.aira.com
Agent
Name
Richard Gaudreau
Contact information
Bergeron, Gaudreau, Laporte
167, rue Notre Dame de l'Île
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3T3
Telephone: (819) 770-7928
FAX: (819) 770-1424
Email: bergeron.gaudreau@qc.aira.com

Summary

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Summary

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From 1984 to 1995, the Respondent was a sales manager for the London Life Insurance Company. On August 21, 1995, he left London Life to become a sales manager for the Appellant Industrial Alliance. The Respondent was responsible for hiring salespersons and ensuring their efficient performance. He was also personally involved with some clients, mainly with respect to the sale of investment products such as life or disability insurance policies, mutual funds and pension plans. Transfers from or to other financial institutions of significant accounts were also part of the Respondent’s sales duties.

In November 1995, the Respondent was charged with conspiracy to commit extortion. The newspaper Allô Police published an account of this story. Following this, the Appellant suspended the Respondent without pay and for an indefinite period. The Respondent was not given any opportunity to explain himself. The administrative suspension was aiming at protecting the Appellant’s public image.

On October 8, 1997, after two years of legal proceedings, the Respondent was found not guilty and, on November 24, 1997, given his job back. The Respondent sued the Appellant for lost salary, interest and moral damages.

Lower court rulings

April 20, 2000
Superior Court of Quebec

500-05-014824-963

Appelante condamnée à payer la somme de 149 553$ à titre de salaire et 25 447$ pour tenir lieu d'intérêts

December 12, 2002
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal)

500-09-009660-002

Appel rejeté; dispositif du jugement de première instance modifié afin de condamner l'appelante à payer à l'intimé 200 000$ avec intérêt au taux légal et l'indemnité additionnelle à compter du 17 janvier 2000

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13