Last Updated: August 23 2026
In Ontario, what should I do if I need to sue or respond to a tort dispute involving injuries or a business loss?
Theresa Forrest, Paralegal helps Ontario clients with paralegal-led guidance for common tort disputes like negligence, defamation-related claims, privacy issues, and other civil wrongs that may lead to damages, so you can understand the claim basics, key facts to gather, and likely next steps before you file or respond. To start, call (519) 902-4223 for a practical intake to review what happened, the evidence you have, potential time limits, and whether your matter should be handled in a civil process in Ontario.
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Various Tort Disputes
Tort is a word derived from the Latin word tortum and is loosely meaning wrong or wrongful. In law, tort falls into the area of civil law other than breach of contract or breach of fiduciary duty, involving rights of action (the right to sue) for a remedy such as compensation for harm caused by the tort. The first known use of the word tort within a legal proceeding was in the case of Boulston v. Hardy, (1597), 77 E.R. 216.
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Tort law plays an essential role in maintaining social order by providing a mechanism through which individuals can seek recourse for harm caused by others. In doing so, tort law encourages accountability and discourages negligent or harmful behavior in both personal and occupational settings. Apart from the compensatory function, tort law shapes societal expectations by holding individuals to norms of fairness and responsibility. This strengthens respect for the law and cultivates a social climate grounded in safety, accountability, and consideration for others.
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“... I include myself among those who had never heard of the tort of barratry ...”
~ C.A. Osborne A.C.J.O.
McIntyre Estate v. Ontario, 2001 CanLII 7972 (ON CA)
As above, even a highly experienced and knowledgeable Court of Appeal judge can be unfamiliar with all aspects of tort law; and accordingly, with dozens of legally recognized torts applicable to various forms of wrongdoing, it is necessary to carefully review the relevant law applicable to tort matters.
