As lead counsel, Stephen successfully obtained the largest punitive damages award (of $1,500,000) in Canada for his client, Sara Baker. The award arises from the denial of Sara’s long-term disability benefits. The trial decision was upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal.
The historic Baker decision was upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal. See Baker v. Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada, 2023 ONCA 842.
The cost endorsement at trial can be found here. See Baker v. Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada, 2023 ONSC 1891 (CanLII).
An article regarding the landmark case and video featuring Sara Baker’s experience at trial can be found here.
