ADEIA GUIDES, INC. v. VIDEOTRON LTD.
Summary of T-841-21
The following information was obtained from the Federal Court or Federal Court of Appeal websites but is NOT the official version. See links below for the court websites.
Federal Court Type: Patent Infringement
Parties and Lawyers:| Party | Firm | Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| ROVI GUIDES INC | Lenczner Slaght LLP | HALWANI, SANA |
| VIDEOTRON LTD |
| Name | Number |
|---|---|
| SYSTEMS & METHODS FOR EPISODE TRACKING IN A INTERACTIVE | 2967187 |
| INTERACTIVE MEDIA SYSTEM & METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY PREVENTING | 2775674 |
| INTERACTIVE TELEVISION SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC SWITCHING | 2553922 |
| INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDANCE SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE DEVICES | 2635571 |
Decisions
| Name | Date | Paragraph |
| Rovi Guides, Inc. v. Videotron Ltd. 2022 FC 981 | Jun 30, 2022 | This is a motion brought by the Defendant pursuant to Rule 51 of the Federal Courts Rules, SOR/98-106 [Federal Courts Rules], appealing the Order [Order] of Case Management Judge Aalto [CMJ], dated March 22, 2022, which dismissed the Defendant’s motion to strike portions of the Plaintiff’s Amended Statement of Claim [ASOC] as disclosing no reasonable cause of action, and in the alternative for particulars of the allegations. |
Docket Summary (Google Translate to English)
() 2025-05-16 - TorontoCommunication to the Court from the Registry dated 16-MAY-2025 re: ID#312 sent up to Justice Gagne
Letter from Defendant to the Court dated 16-MAY-2025 in response to letter from Plaintiff dated May 13 re: prior art received on 16-MAY-2025
Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 13-MAY-2025 re: id 310 forwarded to Justice Gagne, Trial Judge.
Letter from Plaintiff dated 13-MAY-2025 writing to bring to Court's attention decision of Justice Furlanetto concerning patent validity... received on 13-MAY-2025
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 17-APR-2025 filed on 17-APR-2025 268 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 16-APR-2025 filed on 17-APR-2025 226 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 15-APR-2025 filed on 17-APR-2025 264 pages (including covering pages).
Toronto 03-FEB-2025 BEFORE The Honourable Madam Justice Gagné Language: E Before the Court: Trial in this action Result of Hearing: Matter reserved held in Court Senior Usher: Roman Yarish 03-FEB-2025 Roman Yarish 04-FEB-2025 Roman Yarish 05-FEB-2025 Roman Yarish 06-FEB-2025 Roman Yarish 07-FEB-2025 John Bohdanowicz 10-FEB-2025 John Bohdanowicz 11-FEB-2025 John Bohdanowicz 12-FEB-2025 John Bohdanowicz 13-FEB-2025 John Bohdanowicz 14-FEB-2025 Anne Brzuchalski 17-FEB-2025 Anne Brzuchalski 18-FEB-2025 Anne Brzuchalski 19-FEB-2025 Anne Brzuchalski 20-FEB-2025 Roman Yarish and John Stephens 15-APR-2025 Carmen Djondjorov 16-APR-2025 Carmen Djondjorov 17-APR-2025 Duration per day: 03-FEB-2025 from 09:30 to 16:35 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Josephine Chan 04-FEB-2025 from 09:34 to 16:33 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Josephine Chan 05-FEB-2025 from 09:30 to 16:25 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Josephine Chan 06-FEB-2025 from 09:31 to 15:12 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Josephine Chan 07-FEB-2025 from 09:30 to 12:32 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Josephine Chan 10-FEB-2025 from 09:30 to 16:30 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Josephine Chan 11-FEB-2025 from 09:30 to 16:24 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Josephine Chan 12-FEB-2025 from 09:30 to 16:27 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Josephine Chan 13-FEB-2025 from 09:30 to 16:11 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Alice Prodan Gil 14-FEB-2025 from 09:30 to 14:48 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Kyla Chisholm 17-FEB-2025 from 09:30 to 16:30 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Kyla Chisholm 18-FEB-2025 from 09:30 to 16:26 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Kyla Chisholm 19-FEB-2025 from 09:30 to 14:38 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Kyla Chisholm 20-FEB-2025 from 09:30 to 10:07 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Kyla Chisholm 15-APR-2025 from 09:30 to 16:45 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Josephine Chan 16-APR-2025 from 09:30 to 16:28 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Josephine Chan 17-APR-2025 from 09:32 to 16:30 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-C - Toronto Court Registrar: Josephine Chan Total Duration: 17d Appearances: Andrew Brodkin (416-602-3137) representing Plaintiff Jerry Topolski (416-648-8715) representing Plaintiff Daniel Cappe (416-509-9287) representing Plaintiff Jordan Scopa (416-737-3945) representing Plaintiff Sarah Stothart (647-535-0656) representing Plaintiff Emily Groper (613-863-6084) representing Plaintiff Bruce Stratton (416-862-3382) representing Defendant Alan Macek (416-862-3374) representing Defendant Michal Kasprowicz (416-862-3386) representing Defendant David Lafontaine (416-365-3519) representing Defendant Exhibits filed at hearing: 1-44 Witness(es) on behalf of Plaintiff Dr. Samuel Hardie Russ 150 Student Services Dr., SH 4119, Mobile, AL 36688 on behalf of Plaintiff Dr. William "Chuck" Easttom II 5605 Woodspring Drive, Plano, TX, 75093 on behalf of Plaintiff Todd Walker 15400 Emerald Coast Parkway, Unit PH1A, Destin, Florida, 32541 on behalf of Plaintiff Robert Knee 241 Magnolia Street, Dresher, Pennsylvania on behalf of Plaintiff Charles "Chuck" Lloyd Cordray 153 Bowery, Apt. 6 PH, New York, New York 10002 on behalf of Plaintiff Joshua Graham 229 Newport Center Dr. #11-548, Newport Beach, California, 92660 on behalf of Plaintiff Andrew C. Harrington 40 King St. W. Suite 3301, Toronto, ON M5H 3Y2 on behalf of Plaintiff Mark J. Chandler 1950 Butler Pike, #250, Conshoshocken, PA 19428 on behalf of Defendant Dr. Edward Fox 203 Craig Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060 on behalf of Defendant Christo
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alan Macek, for the Defendant confirming service of Confidential Videotron's Responding Closing Arguments, Doc 163 upon Plaintiff by email/Sharefile to A. Brodkin, J. Scopa, solicitors for the Plaintiff on 09-APR-2025 filed on 09-APR-2025
CONFIDENTIAL Videotron's Responding Closing Submissions on behalf of the Defendant/Plaintiff by Counterclaim filed on 09-APR-2025
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Emily Groper, for the Plaintiff confirming service of Confidential Adeia's Responding Closing Arguments, Doc 161 upon Defendant by email to B. Stratton, A. Macek, M. Kasprowicz, D. Lafontaine on 09-APR-2025 filed on 09-APR-2025
CONFIDENTIAL Adeia Guides' Responding Closing Submissions on behalf of the Plaintiff/Defendant by Counterclaim filed on 09-APR-2025
Covering letter from Defendant dated 31-MAR-2025 concerning Doc No. 160 (CONFIDENTIAL) placed on file on 31-MAR-2025
CONFIDENTIAL Videotron's Closing Submissions on behalf of the Defendant / Plaintiff by Counterclaim filed on 31-MAR-2025
CONFIDENTIAL Adeia Guides' Closing Submissions on behalf of the Plaintiff / Defendant by Counterclaim filed on 31-MAR-2025
Transcript of hearing (CONFIDENTIAL) - Revised, held at Toronto on 19-FEB-2025 filed on 27-FEB-2025 159 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing (CONFIDENTIAL) held at Toronto on 20-FEB-2025 filed on 21-FEB-2025 25 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 20-FEB-2025 filed on 21-FEB-2025 13 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing (CONFIDENTIAL) held at Toronto on 19-FEB-2025 filed on 20-FEB-2025 157 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing (CONFIDENTIAL) held at Toronto on 18-FEB-2025 filed on 19-FEB-2025 118 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 18-FEB-2025 filed on 19-FEB-2025 80 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing (CONFIDENTIAL) held at Toronto on 17-FEB-2025 filed on 18-FEB-2025 129 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 17-FEB-2025 filed on 18-FEB-2025 72 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing (CONFIDENTIAL) held at Toronto on 14-FEB-2025 filed on 18-FEB-2025 185 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 13-FEB-2025 filed on 14-FEB-2025 214 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 12-FEB-2025 filed on 13-FEB-2025 244 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing (CONFIDENTIAL) held at Toronto on 11-FEB-2025 filed on 12-FEB-2025 27 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 11-FEB-2025 filed on 12-FEB-2025 245 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing (CONFIDENTIAL) held at Toronto on 10-FEB-2025 filed on 12-FEB-2025 220 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 10-FEB-2025 filed on 12-FEB-2025 279 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 07-FEB-2025 filed on 10-FEB-2025 146 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 06-FEB-2025 filed on 07-FEB-2025 200 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 05-FEB-2025 filed on 06-FEB-2025 286 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 04-FEB-2025 filed on 05-FEB-2025 247 pages (including covering pages).
Transcript of hearing held at Toronto on 03-FEB-2025 filed on 05-FEB-2025 272 pages (including covering pages).
Proposed Trial Calendar filed on 28-JAN-2025
Joint Statement of Issues filed on 28-JAN-2025
Trial Record on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 24-JAN-2025
Toronto 23-JAN-2025 BEFORE The Honourable Madam Justice Gagné Language: E Before the Court: Trial Management Conference Result of Hearing: Finalized Trial Calendar to be submitted by Friday, January 24, 2024. Last TMC prior to Trial set down for Friday, January 31, 2024 @10 AM. held by way of video conference Duration per day: 23-JAN-2025 from 10:00 to 10:30 Courtroom : Toronto (Zoom) Court Registrar: Manshu Li Total Duration: 30min Appearances: ANDREW BRODKIN / DANIEL CAPPE / JORDAN SCOPA / SARAH STOTHART (416-597-4278, 416-849-6901, 416-849-6914, 416-597-4200) representing Plaintiff BRUCE STRATTON / ALAN MACEK / MICHAL KASPROWICZ / DAVID LAFONTAINE (416-862-3382, 416-862-3374, 416-862-3386, 416-365-3519) representing Defendant Comments: Zoom and TASCAM recorded Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1124 page(s) 244 - 245 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from Plaintiff and Defendant with respect to Directions of the Court (Gagné J.), ID 273 issued on 17-JAN-2025 placed on file on 17-JAN-2025
Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Madam Justice Gagné dated 17-JAN-2025 directing that "The trial management conference is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for one hour by Zoom videoconference." placed on file on 17-JAN-2025 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Letter from Defendant dated 16-JAN-2025 re: parties' request a trial management conference to discuss the upcoming trial with availability on Jan. 20, 21, 23 (AM), 22 (PM) or 24 (before 11AM) including proposed agenda items. cc: Jordan Scopa, Daniel Cappe (Goodmans LLP) by email received on 17-JAN-2025
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from Defendant/Plaintiff by Counterclaim with respect to Order dated 18-DEC-2024 Doc 135 placed on file on 18-DEC-2024
Order (time and place) dated 18-DEC-2024 rendered by Chief Justice Crampton and signed by Judicial Administrator rescheduling Trial of the matter originally to be heard on 13-JAN-2025 now to be heard at Special Sitting in Toronto on 03-FEB-2025 to begin at 09:30 duration: 18j language: E Filed on 18-DEC-2024 cc's sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1692 page(s) 161 - 161 Transmittal letters placed on file
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of David Lafontaine confirming service of doc#133 upon Plaintiff by e-mail on 16-DEC-2024 filed on 16-DEC-2024
SECOND FURTHER AMENDED REPLY TO DEFENCE TO COUNTERCLAIM filed on 16-DEC-2024
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Sarah Stothart confirming service of doc#131 upon Defendant by e-mail on 13-DEC-2024 filed on 13-DEC-2024
AMENDED FRESH AS FURTHER AMENDED REPLY AND DEFENCE TO COUNTERCLAIM filed on 13-DEC-2024
Letter from Plaintiff dated 13-DEC-2024 re: Defendant's letter, ID 264 received on 13-DEC-2024 and Directions of the Court during the TMC held on 12-DEC-2024, agreeable to proceeding with "Option 2" and requests that the Court disregard Videotron's historical narrative of events. The Plaintiff requests that the Court issue a direction agreeing to a two-week extension to all deadlines set out at paras. 5-15 of the Amended Scheduling Order, dated 19-NOV-2024. received on 13-DEC-2024
Letter from Defendant dated 13-DEC-2024 re: Directions of the Court during the TMC scheduled on 12-DEC-2024 for Videotron's position to the proposed trial dates. received on 13-DEC-2024
Ottawa 12-DEC-2024 BEFORE The Honourable Madam Justice Gagné Language: E Before the Court: Trial Management Conference Result of Hearing: Defendant's position on the proposed trial dates by noon the following day. held by way of video conference Duration per day: 12-DEC-2024 from 10:02 to 10:33 Courtroom : Toronto (Zoom) Court Registrar: Josephine Chan Total Duration: 31mins Appearances: Mr. Andrew BRODKIN / Mr. Daniel CAPPE / Mr. Jordan SCOPA (416-597-4278 / 416-849-6901 / 416-849-6914) representing Plaintiff Mr. Bruce STRATTON / Mr. Alan MACEK / Mr. Michal KASPROWICZ (416-862-3382 / 416-862-3374 / 416-862-3386) representing Defendant Comments: ZOOM and DARS recorded; The Court directs the Defendant to provide their position to the proposed trial dates by noon on the following day. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1122 page(s) 270 - 271 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alan Macek, for the Defendant/Plaintiff by Counterclaim confirming service of Fresh as Further Amended Defence and Counterclaim, Doc 129 upon Plaintiff/Defendant by Counterclaim by email to Andrew Brodkin and Jordan Scopa, solicitors for the Plaintiff on 09-DEC-2024 filed on 09-DEC-2024
Fresh as Further Amended Defence and Counterclaim on behalf of Defendant/Plaintiff by Counterclaim filed on 09-DEC-2024
Letter from Plaintiff to the Court dated 09-DEC-2024 on behalf of all parties to advise the motion on 18-DEC-2024 will not be required received on 09-DEC-2024
Ottawa 04-DEC-2024 BEFORE The Honourable Madam Justice Gagné Language: E Before the Court: Trial Management Conference Result of Hearing: next meeting scheduled for 10am, Thursday Dec 12, 2024; held by way of video conference Duration per day: 04-DEC-2024 from 10:00 to 10:25 Courtroom : Ottawa (Zoom) Court Registrar: Sherri Ally Total Duration: 25mins Appearances: Andrew Brodkin, Jordan Scopa, Daniel Cappe, (416)979-2211 representing Plaintiff Bruce Stratton, Alan Macek, Michal Kasprowicz, (416)862-3386 representing Defendant Comments: zoom & mp3 recording; TMC scheduled for 10am, Thursday Dec 12, 2024; Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1122 page(s) 92 - 93 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Emily Groper confirming service of doc 127 upon Defendant by email on 03-DEC-2024 filed on 03-DEC-2024
Further Amended Statement of Claim filed on 03-DEC-2024
Letter from Plaintiff to the Court dated 03-DEC-2024 in advance of TMC on 4-DEC-2024 providing an agenda on behalf of all parties received on 03-DEC-2024
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from the parties with respect to doc#126 placed on file on 29-NOV-2024
Order dated 29-NOV-2024 rendered by Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion Doc. No. 113 Result: 1. Adeia is granted leave to serve and file by December 5, 2024 the proposed Fresh as Further Amended Statement of Claim in the form attached as Schedule A to Adeia's written representations on this motion. 2. Adeia shall not conduct additional examination for discovery on the Brightcove Amendments. 3. The Defendant/Plaintiff by Counterclaim ("Videotron") is entitled to conduct an additional examination for discovery on the amendments. The costs of such discovery shall be awarded to Videotron in any event of the cause. 4. There shall be no costs awarded to either party for this motion. Filed on 29-NOV-2024 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1689 page(s) 303 - 307 Interlocutory Decision
Toronto 28-NOV-2024 BEFORE Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson Language: E Before the Court: Motion Doc. No. 113 on behalf of Plaintiff Result of Hearing: Matter reserved held in Court Senior Usher: Roman Yarish Duration per day: 28-NOV-2024 from 09:25 to 11:21 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-A - Toronto Court Registrar: Draga-Sladja Kosoric Total Duration: 1 H 56 MIN Appearances: Jordan Scopa, Emily Groper n/a representing Plaintiff Alan Macek, David Lafontaine n/a representing Defendant Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1121 page(s) 492 - 494 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
ADEIA'S COMPENDIUM FOR ORAL ARGUMENT (confidential) received on 28-NOV-2024
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alan Macek confirming service of doc#124 and ID#250 upon Plaintiff by e-mail on 25-NOV-2024 filed on 25-NOV-2024
Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Defendant received on 25-NOV-2024
Motion Record in response to Motion Doc. No. 113 containing the following original document(s): 123 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Defendant filed on 25-NOV-2024
Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant concerning Motion Doc. No. 113 filed on 25-NOV-2024
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from Plaintiff and Defendant with respect to Confidentiality Order at Trial, Doc 122 issued on 25-NOV-2024 placed on file on 25-NOV-2024
Confidentiality Order for Trial dated 25-NOV-2024 rendered by The Honourable Madam Justice Gagné Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Letter from Plaintiff dated 22-NOV-2024 re: joint informal request for a Confidentiality Order for trial Result: 1. Subject to any further Order of the Court, the terms of the Existing Order are hereby extended through the trial of this proceeding. [...] Filed on 25-NOV-2024 certified copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1688 page(s) 5 - 7 Interlocutory Decision
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from the parties with respect to ID#244 placed on file on 25-NOV-2024
Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Madam Justice Gagné dated 25-NOV-2024 directing that The hearing of the motion relating to reply expert reports and any remaining objections can be scheduled on December 18, 2024, starting at 9h30 for a half-day. The proposed amended schedule to accommodate said hearing is accepted. placed on file on 25-NOV-2024 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 22-NOV-2024 re: ids 239-241 sent to CMJ Crinson
Draft Order concerning ids 239-241 received on 22-NOV-2024
Affidavit of Jonathan Lee Hickey sworn on 19-NOV-2024 on behalf of Defendant in support of id 139 filed on 22-NOV-2024
Affidavit of Michael Schwartz sworn on 05-NOV-2024 on behalf of Plaintiff in support of id 239 with Exhibits A-I filed on 22-NOV-2024
Letter from Plaintiff dated 22-NOV-2024 write jointly with defendant to make informal motion for a confidentiality order be issued for trial... received on 22-NOV-2024
Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 22-NOV-2024 re: ID#237 sent up to the Court
Letter from Plaintiff to the Court dated 22-NOV-2024 on behalf of all parties requesting a half-day hearing for any motions re: reply expert reports received on 22-NOV-2024
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties by email with respect to doc 119 placed on file on 19-NOV-2024
Amended Order rendered on 19-NOV-2024 by The Honourable Madam Justice Gagné filed on 19-NOV-2024 Matter considered without personal appearance amending DOC 112 entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1686 page(s) 445 - 448 Interlocutory Decision copies sent to parties
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Emily Groper, for the Plaintiff confirming service of Confidential Motion Record, Doc 116-117 and Book of Authorities, ID 233 upon Defendant/Plaintiff by Counterclaim by email to A. Macek, M. Kasprowicz and B. Stratton, for the Defendant on 18-NOV-2024 filed on 18-NOV-2024
Book of Authorities (re: Doc 116 Adeia's Motion to Amend Statement of Claim) consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Plaintiff received on 18-NOV-2024
Sealed envelope pursuant to Amended Second Amended Protective and Confidentiality Order, Doc 66 on behalf of Plaintiff purporting to contain Motion Record, Doc 116 (containing Doc Nos. 113 114 115) Filed on 18-NOV-2024
Motion Record containing the following original document(s): 113 114 115 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 18-NOV-2024
Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff concerning Motion Doc. No. 113 filed on 18-NOV-2024
Affidavit of Nicole Roth sworn on 18-NOV-2024 contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff in support of Motion Doc. No. 113 with Exhibits A B C.1 C.2 C.3 D E F.1 F.2 G H I J K L M N filed on 18-NOV-2024
Notice of Motion contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff returnable at Special Sitting in Toronto on 28-NOV-2024 to begin at 09:30 for an Order granting leave to amend Adeia's Fresh as Amended Statement of Claim in accordance with the Fresh as Further Amended Statement of Claim and costs filed on 18-NOV-2024
Letter from Plaintiff dated 18-NOV-2024 This letter is in regards to the November 12th order. received on 18-NOV-2024
Letter from Plaintiff dated 15-NOV-2024 write on behalf of both parties to the attention of J. Gagne...further to Order dated Nov 12,2024..parties have conferred and agreed on a preliminary joint trial calendar...Videotron requests translation services for its fact witnesses testifying on Jan 28 and 29 and Feb 5 and 6, 2025... received on 15-NOV-2024
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from the parties with respect to doc#112 placed on file on 12-NOV-2024
Order dated 12-NOV-2024 rendered by The Honourable Madam Justice Gagné Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Letter from Defendant dated 08-NOV-2024 Result: 1. The parties shall adhere to the following deadlines for the Plaintiff's motion to amend ... see attached E-ORDER Filed on 12-NOV-2024 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1684 page(s) 352 - 355 Interlocutory Decision
Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 12-NOV-2024 re: ids 220-222 provided to Justice Gagne and AJ Crinson
Letter from Plaintiff dated 11-NOV-2024 write of behalf of all parties...Given parties impasse it is not possible to estimate when Defendant's fact witnesses will be called...if Court able to direct parties expect they'll be able to advise on french language services. received on 11-NOV-2024
Draft Order concerning letter dated Nov 8, 2024 (id 220) received on 08-NOV-2024
Letter from Defendant dated 08-NOV-2024 write jointly with plaintiff further to direction of Oct 23 parties provide draft scheduling order on steps leading to trial... received on 08-NOV-2024
****** REMOVED ****** Toronto 12-NOV-2024 BEFORE Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: various matters discussed; if necessary motion for better aff of docs will be by zoom Dec 9, 2024 at 2pm with all materials filed by Dec 3. If confidentiality order needed informal(on consent) or formal motion by Nov 29 held by way of video conference Duration per day: 12-NOV-2024 from 09:30 to 10:00 Courtroom : Toronto (Zoom) Court Registrar: Michelle Gauvin Total Duration: 30min Appearances: Camille Aubin, Catherine Thall-Dube, Sarah Hebert-Tremblay n/a representing Plaintiff Alexandre Lavoie, Nathaniel Dillonsmith n/a representing Defendant-JAMP March Richar, Rebecca Johnston n/a representing Defendant APR Comments: zoom recording Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1120 page(s) 466 - 467 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Toronto 05-NOV-2024 BEFORE Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: extension of time for schedule to Nov 12 granted held by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 05-NOV-2024 from 11:00 to 11:10 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers - Toronto Court Registrar: Michelle Gauvin Total Duration: 10min Appearances: Daniel Cappe, Sarah Stothart n/a representing Plaintiff Alan Macek n/a representing Defendant Comments: Tascam recording Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1120 page(s) 392 - 393 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from parties by email with respect to doc 111 placed on file on 05-NOV-2024
Oral directions received from the Court: Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson dated 05-NOV-2024 directing that A CMC was held today in response to correspondence from counsel. The parties are granted an extension of time to Nov 12, 2024 to submit jointly proposed trial schedule. The parties are urged to resolve as soon as possibl the dates upon which translator services will be required. filed on 05-NOV-2024 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Letter from Plaintiff dated 04-NOV-2024 Further to Court's direction..parties request one week extension to provide schedule to the Court... received on 04-NOV-2024
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from parties by email with respect to doc 110 placed on file on 23-OCT-2024
Oral directions received from the Court: Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson dated 23-OCT-2024 directing that At a case/trial managment conference Oct 23, 2024, after hearing submissions from the parties, the following items were resolved and set forth below: 1.The parties are to provide to the Court by Nov 8, 2024 a jointly proposed schedule of steps leading to trial; 2.Any reply expert reports are to be served by the parties on other parties to the proceeding by Nov 12, 2024; 3.Any sur-reply expert reports are to be served by the parties on other [arties to the proceeding by NOv 29, 2024; 4.Any disputed motions to amend to amend pleadings shall be heard on Nov 28, 2024 with all motion briefs to be filed by Nov 25, 2024. Intervening steps for service of motion records as between the parties shall be resolved by the parties. 5.Any sought confidentiality order will require a motion supported by proper evidence. If on consent or unopposed the motion may be filed informally, and if opposed must be support by full motions records. If a hearing of a motion for confidentiality is necessary it will be held Nov 28,2024. Any motion records or informal motion for confidentiality shall be filed by Nov 25, 2024. 6.The parties are to prepare and submit joint proposed calendar for trial on the basis that the Court will sit 5 days per week from 9:30am to 4:30pm each day. 7.The parties joint proposed trial calendar should be submitted to COurt by Nov 4, 2024 specifically identifying those days for which interpretation services will be required. 8.The trial will be held in Toronto but the Court may permit some fact witnesses to appear by zoom. 9.The parties are requested to provide compendia in hard copy but other documents should be provided in electronic form. Witnesses may be given a hard copy of documents. 10.A trial management conference shall be convened by zoom on Dec 4, 2024 commencing at 10am. filed on 23-OCT-2024 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Toronto 23-OCT-2024 BEFORE The Honourable Madam Justice Gagné Language: E Before the Court: Trial Management Conference Result of Hearing: next TMC Dec 4, 2024 at 10am by zoom; various procedural matters discussed held by way of video conference Duration per day: 23-OCT-2024 from 10:00 to 10:25 Courtroom : Toronto (Zoom) Court Registrar: Michelle Gauvin Total Duration: 25min Appearances: Daniel Cappe, Andrew Brodkin n/a representing Plaintiff Bruce Stratton, Alan Macek, Michal Kasprowicz, David Lafontaine n/a representing Defendant Comments: zoom recording Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1120 page(s) 205 - 206 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Letter from Plaintiff dated 17-OCT-2024 writing on behalf of all parties in accordance with Direction to provide joint proposed agenda for TMC Oct 23, 2024... received on 17-OCT-2024
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from the parties with respect to ID#209 placed on file on 24-SEP-2024
Oral directions received from the Court: Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson dated 24-SEP-2024 directing that A trial management conference shall be convened on October 23, 2024 commencing at 10am by Zoom. The parties are to submit to the Court by October 17, 2024 a joint proposed agenda for that trial management conference accompanied by a brief statement setting out the positions of the parties on those agenda items. placed on file on 24-SEP-2024 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from the parties with respect to doc#109 placed on file on 18-SEP-2024
SCHEDULING ORDER dated 18-SEP-2024 rendered by Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Letter from Defendant dated 17-SEP-2024 Result: 1. The parties are granted an extension of time as follows ... see E-ORDER Filed on 18-SEP-2024 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1676 page(s) 171 - 172 Interlocutory Decision
Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 17-SEP-2024 re: ID#205 sent up to the Court
Letter from Defendant to the Court dated 17-SEP-2024 on consent requesting the remaining deadlines for exchange of expert reports also be pushed back one week received on 17-SEP-2024
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from parties by email with respect to Doc 108 placed on file on 01-AUG-2024
Order and Reasons dated 01-AUG-2024 rendered by Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion in writing Doc. No. 102 Result: 1.The Defendant shall provide its knowledge, information and belief in answer to items 10,13,15,16,25 and 27-30 as they relate to the VRAIOTT service but is not compelled to seek information from an unrelated third party. (see electronic Order for details) Filed on 01-AUG-2024 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1668 page(s) 284 - 292 Interlocutory Decision
Toronto 30-JUL-2024 BEFORE Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson Language: E Before the Court: Motion Doc. No. 102 on behalf of Plaintiff Result of Hearing: Matter reserved held by way of video conference Duration per day: 30-JUL-2024 from 09:41 to 11:35 Courtroom : Videoconference Room - Toronto Court Registrar: Draga-Sladja Kosoric Total Duration: 1 H 54 MIN Appearances: Sarah Stothart and Daniel Cappe n/a representing Plaintiff Alan Macek and Michal Kasprowicz n/a representing Defendant Comments: Matter was recorded via Zoom. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1117 page(s) 284 - 286 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Michal Kasprowicz confirming service of doc#106 upon Plaintiff by e-mail on 26-JUL-2024 filed on 26-JUL-2024
Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Defendant received on 26-JUL-2024
Motion Record in response to Motion Doc. No. 102 containing the following original document(s): 105 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Defendant (CONFIDENTIAL) filed on 26-JUL-2024
Affidavit of Cynthia Mazzone CONFIDENTIAL sworn on 26-JUL-2024 contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant in opposition to Motion Doc. No. 102 with Exhibits A-B filed on 26-JUL-2024
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Sarah Stothart confirming service of doc#103 upon Defendant by e-mail on 19-JUL-2024 filed on 19-JUL-2024
Motion Record containing the following original document(s): 102 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of the Plaintiff (CONFIDENTIAL) filed on 19-JUL-2024
Notice of Motion contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff returnable at Special Sitting in Toronto on 30-JUL-2024 to begin at 09:30 for an Order directing that Videotron Ltd. provide answers to questions (CONFIDENTIAL) filed on 19-JUL-2024
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties by email with respect to Doc 101 placed on file on 11-JUL-2024
Oral directions received from the Court: Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson dated 11-JUL-2024 directing that The Court is in receipt of correspondence sent on behalf of the parties seeking a date and time for hearing of possibly two motions to compel. The proposed motions to compel shall by heard by zoom on July 30, 2024 commencing at 9:30am for a duration not exceeding half a day. All motion materials shall be filed with the COurt by noon July 26, 2024. filed on 11-JUL-2024 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Order (time and place) dated 28-JUN-2024 rendered by Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson rescheduling Trial of the matter originally to be heard on 13-JAN-2025 now to be heard at Special Sitting in Toronto on 20-JAN-2025 to begin at 09:30 duration: 18d language: E Filed on 28-JUN-2024 cc's sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1662 page(s) 473 - 474 Transmittal letters placed on file
****** CANCELLED ****** Order dated 28-JUN-2024 rendered by Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Trial of the matter Result: the trial of this matter take place before this COurt at 180 Queen St W in the city of Toronto, Ontario, on Monday the 20th of January, 2025, at 9:30 in the forenoon for a duration of eighteen (18) days). The COurt will sit from January 20 to February 7, 2025 and February 17-19, 2025 unless the trial judge otherwise directs. Filed on 28-JUN-2024 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1662 page(s) 471 - 472 Interlocutory Decision
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alan Macek confirming service of Doc 97 upon Plaintiff by email on 10-JUN-2024 filed on 10-JUN-2024
Further Amended Reply to Defence to CC filed on 10-JUN-2024
Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 14-JUN-2024 re: letter ID 187 sent up to Court
Letter from Plaintiff to the Court dated 14-JUN-2024 with consent requesting to schedule a motion to compel received on 14-JUN-2024
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Sarah Stothart confirming service of Doc 95 upon Defendant by email on 05-JUN-2024 filed on 06-JUN-2024
Further Amended Reply and Defence to CC filed on 06-JUN-2024
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alan Macek confirming service of Doc 93 upon Plaintiff by email on 31-MAY-2024 filed on 31-MAY-2024
Further Amended Defence and Counterclaim filed on 31-MAY-2024
Letter from Plaintiff dated 28-MAY-2024 write with consent of defendant with respect to order dated May 21, 2024... proposed discovery plans are enclosed for Court review and approval. received on 28-MAY-2024
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Sarah Stothart confirming service of doc#91 upon Defendant by e-mail on 22-MAY-2024 filed on 22-MAY-2024
FRESH AS FURTHER AMENDED STATEMENT OF CLAIM filed on 22-MAY-2024
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from the parties with respect to doc#90 placed on file on 21-MAY-2024
ORDER AND REASONS dated 21-MAY-2024 rendered by Michael Crinson, Prothonotary Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion Doc. No. 80 Result: 1. The Plaintiff's motion to serve and file the Fresh as Further Amended Statement of Claim, which is attached as Schedule "A" to the Plaintiff's written representations is granted. 2. The Plaintiff has leave to serve and file that Fresh as Further Amended Statement of Claim within 7 days of the date of this Order. 3. Any party seeking additional discovery arising from the permitted amendments shall prepare a discovery plan to be exchanged with the opposing party and such plans will be reviewed and subject to approval by the Court to ensure they are proportional and focussed. The costs of any additional discovery permitted pursuant to this Order shall be payable by the Plaintiff to the Defendant and calculated according to the mid-point of column IV of the tariff. 4. The costs of this motion shall be in the cause. Filed on 21-MAY-2024 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1654 page(s) 131 - 139 Interlocutory Decision
Toronto 07-MAY-2024 BEFORE Michael Crinson, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Motion Doc. No. 80 on behalf of Plaintiff Result of Hearing: Matter reserved held in Court Senior Usher: Anne Street Duration per day: 07-MAY-2024 from 11:00 to 12:49 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-A - Toronto Court Registrar: Draga-Sladja Kosoric Total Duration: 1 H 49 min Appearances: Daniel Cappe and Sarah Stothart n/a representing Plaintiff Michal Kasprowicz and Alan Macek n/a representing Defendant Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1113 page(s) 240 - 242 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alan Macek confirming service of Doc 88 and id 175(BOA) upon Plaintiff by email on 02-MAY-2024 filed on 02-MAY-2024
Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Defendant received on 02-MAY-2024 Sent directly to Presiding Judge
Motion Record in response to Motion Doc. No. 80 containing the following original document(s): 86 87 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Defendant filed on 02-MAY-2024
Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant concerning Motion Doc. No. 80 filed on 02-MAY-2024
Affidavit of Cynthia Mazzone sworn on 02-MAY-2024 contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant in opposition to Motion Doc. No. 80 with Exhibits A-E filed on 02-MAY-2024
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from the parties with respect to doc#85 placed on file on 25-APR-2024
SCHEDULING ORDER dated 25-APR-2024 rendered by Michael Crinson, Prothonotary Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Case Management Conference Result: 1. The Defendant shall serve and file any responding motion record opposing the proposed amedments ... see attached E-ORDER Filed on 25-APR-2024 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1650 page(s) 162 - 163 Interlocutory Decision
Affidavit of service of NICOLE ROTH sworn on 11-APR-2024 on behalf of Plaintiff confirming service of doc#83 and ID#168 upon Defendant by e-mail on 11-APR-2024 with Exhibits A filed on 11-APR-2024
Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Plaintiff received on 11-APR-2024
Motion Record containing the following original document(s): 80 81 82 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 11-APR-2024
Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff concerning Motion Doc. No. 80 filed on 11-APR-2024
Affidavit of Nicole Roth sworn on 11-APR-2024 contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff in support of Motion Doc. No. 80 with Exhibits A-I filed on 11-APR-2024
Notice of Motion contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff with attached supporting affidavit of NICOLE ROTH returnable at Special Sitting in Toronto on 07-MAY-2024 to begin at 11:00 for an Order granting leave to amend Adeia¿s Statement of Claim filed on 11-APR-2024
Toronto 27-MAR-2024 BEFORE Michael Crinson, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: MOTION TO AMEND SoC MAY 7,2024;APR 11 FOR MOVING MOTION;MAY 2 FOR RESPONDING held by way of video conference Duration per day: 27-MAR-2024 from 10:00 to 10:20 Courtroom : Toronto (Zoom) Court Registrar: Michelle Gauvin Total Duration: 20min Appearances: Yaseen Manan, Daniel Cappe n/a representing Plaintiff Michal Kasprowicz, Alan Macek n/a representing Defendant Comments: Zoom recording Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1111 page(s) 357 - 358 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Oral directions received from the Court: Michael Crinson, Prothonotary dated 08-MAR-2024 directing that A case management conference will take place on March 27, 2024 at 10:00 am via Zoom. placed on file on 08-MAR-2024 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Letter from Plaintiff to the Court dated 07-MAR-2024 with consent providing proposed schedule and availability for a CMC received on 07-MAR-2024
Letter from Plaintiff to the Court dated 27-FEB-2024 with consent to request an extension until March 7, 2024, to provide the Court with a letter and a proposed schedule. received on 27-FEB-2024
Letter from Plaintiff dated 30-JAN-2024 with consent of counsel for Videotron...parties have come to agreement with respect to Jan 31, 2024 motions and no longer require hearing... received on 30-JAN-2024
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of David Lafontaine confirming service of DOcs 77,78 and id 157(BOA) upon Plaintiff by email on 26-JAN-2024 filed on 26-JAN-2024
Joint Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Defendant received on 26-JAN-2024 Sent directly to Presiding Judge
****** CANCELLED ****** Sealed envelope pursuant to Protective Order dated July 24 2023 on behalf of Defendant purporting to contain Joint Book of Documents Filed on 26-JAN-2024
Sealed envelope pursuant to Amend Protective Order dated July 24 2023 on behalf of Defendant purporting to contain Videotron motion to compel (hearing Jan 31 2024) Filed on 26-JAN-2024
Affidavit of service of Nicole Roth sworn on 26-JAN-2024 on behalf of Plaintiff confirming service of Docs 74,75 id 153(BOA) upon Defendant by email on 26-JAN-2024 filed on 26-JAN-2024
Joint Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Plaintiff received on 26-JAN-2024 Sent directly to Presiding Judge
Sealed envelope pursuant to Amend Protective Order dated July 24, 2023 on behalf of Plaintiff purporting to contain Joint Book of Documents Filed on 26-JAN-2024
Sealed envelope pursuant to Amend protective order dated July 24, 2023 on behalf of Plaintiff purporting to contain motion record to compel answers (hearing Jan 31 2024) Filed on 26-JAN-2024
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from the parties with respect to doc#72 and #73 placed on file on 30-OCT-2023
Order dated 30-OCT-2023 rendered by Michael Crinson, Prothonotary Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Oral motion on 11-OCT-2023 Result: 1. Videotron is required to provide answers to the following items ... see E-ORDER Filed on 30-OCT-2023 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1618 page(s) 230 - 235 Interlocutory Decision
Order dated 30-OCT-2023 rendered by Michael Crinson, Prothonotary Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Oral motion on 11-OCT-2023 Result: 1. Adeia shall answer the following refused questions: ... see E-ORDER Filed on 30-OCT-2023 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1618 page(s) 226 - 229 Interlocutory Decision
Letter from the parties to the Court dated 24-OCT-2023 further to motions to compel of 11-OCT-2023, providing drafts received on 24-OCT-2023
Oral directions received from the Court: Michael Crinson, Prothonotary dated 18-OCT-2023 directing that Further to the letter received on October 18, 2023, an extension has been granted until October 24, 2023, to provide the Court with the draft Orders. placed on file on 18-OCT-2023 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Letter from Plaintiff to the Court dated 18-OCT-2023 with consent requesting an extension until 24-OCT-2023 to provide draft orders received on 18-OCT-2023
Toronto 11-OCT-2023 BEFORE Michael Crinson, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Oral motion motions (docs 67 and 70) Result of Hearing: various decisions on the bench on motions to compel answers held in Court Senior Usher: Anne Brzuchalski Duration per day: 11-OCT-2023 from 09:30 to 04:50 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 4-A - Toronto Court Registrar: Michelle Gauvin Total Duration: 7h 20min Appearances: Yaseen Manan and Jordan Scopa n/a representing Plaintiff Alan Macek and Michal Kasprowicz n/a representing Defendant Comments: tascam recording; draft orders to be submitted w/in a week Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1102 page(s) 312 - 315 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Michal Kasprowicz confirming service of Doc 70 and id 142(BOA) upon Plaintiff by email on 06-OCT-2023 filed on 06-OCT-2023
Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Defendant received on 06-OCT-2023 Sent directly to Presiding Judge
Sealed envelope pursuant to Prot Order July 24 2023 on behalf of Defendant purporting to contain Motion to compel Filed on 06-OCT-2023
Affidavit of service of Nicole Roth sworn on 06-OCT-2023 on behalf of Plaintiff confirming service of Docs 67 & 68 and id 139(BOA) upon Respondent by email on 06-OCT-2023 filed on 06-OCT-2023
Joint Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Plaintiff received on 06-OCT-2023 Sent directly to Presiding Judge
Sealed envelope pursuant to protective order July 24 2023 on behalf of Plaintiff purporting to contain Joint book of documents Filed on 06-OCT-2023
Sealed envelope pursuant to protective order July 24 2023 on behalf of Plaintiff purporting to contain motion to compel answers to refusals Filed on 06-OCT-2023
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from both parties with respect to Order issued 24-JUL-2023 placed on file on 24-JUL-2023
Amended Second Amended Protective and Confidentiality Order rendered on 24-JUL-2023 by Michael Crinson, Prothonotary filed on 24-JUL-2023 Matter considered without personal appearance amending Doc 52 entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1605 page(s) 147 - 177 Interlocutory Decision copies sent to parties
Oral directions received from the Court: Michael Crinson, Prothonotary dated 21-JUL-2023 directing that Further to a case management conference on July 20, 2023, the following schedule is established for this proceeding: .... see attached e-direction placed on file on 21-JUL-2023 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Toronto 20-JUL-2023 BEFORE Michael Crinson, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Parties' proposed schedule will be issued out as a direction. held by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 20-JUL-2023 from 13:31 to 13:43 Courtroom : Videoconference Room - Toronto Court Registrar: Draga-Sladja Kosoric Total Duration: 12 min Appearances: Mr. Jordan Scopa and Mr. Yaseen Manan n/a representing Plaintiff Bruce Stratton, Alan Macek and Michal Kasprowicz n/a representing Defendant Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1099 page(s) 305 - 306 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Letter from Plaintiff to the Court dated 20-JUL-2023 with consent providing a status update and schedule for motions to compel received on 20-JUL-2023
Letter from Plaintiff dated 29-JUN-2023 write on consent of defendant...parties request issuance of amended protective/confidentiality order...draft provided received on 29-JUN-2023
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alan Macek confirming service of doc#64 upon Plaintiff by e-mail on 22-JUN-2023 filed on 22-JUN-2023
Amended Reply to Defence to Counterclaim on behalf of Defendant Filed on 22-JUN-2023
Affidavit of service of Nicole Roth sworn on 12-JUN-2023 on behalf of Plaintiff confirming service of doc#62 upon Defendant by e-mail on 12-JUN-2023 with Exhibits A filed on 12-JUN-2023
Amended Reply and Defence to Counterclaim on behalf of Plaintiff Filed on 12-JUN-2023
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of ALAN MACEK confirming service of DOC 60 upon Plaintiff by EMAIL on 11-MAY-2023 filed on 11-MAY-2023
Amended Defence and Counterclaim filed on 11-MAY-2023
Order dated 10-MAY-2023 rendered by K. Trudeau, Judicial Administrator Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Order dated 10-MAY-2023 Result: IT IS ORDERED :« that the trial of this matter take place before this Court at 180 Queen Street West, in the City of Toronto,Ontario, on Monday, the 13th day of January, 2025, at 9:30 in the forenoon for a duration of eighteen (18) days. The Court will sit from January 13 to January 31 and from February 10 to February 12, 2025. This Order is made at the specific direction of the Chief Justice.» Filed on 10-MAY-2023 entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1593 page(s) 450 - 450 Interlocutory Decision
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of SARAH STOTHART confirming service of docs 56 and 57 upon Defendant by EMAIL on 11-APR-2023 filed on 11-APR-2023
Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 11-APR-2023 concerning Doc. Nos. 56 57 placed on file on 11-APR-2023
Consent on behalf of Plaintiff Defendant to DOC 56 filed on 11-APR-2023
Further Amended Statement of Claim with consent of Defendant filed on 11-APR-2023
Letter from Plaintiff to the Court dated 29-MAR-2023 with consent providing dates of mutual availability for a trial received on 29-MAR-2023
Oral directions received from the Court: Michael Crinson, Prothonotary dated 23-MAR-2023 directing that Further to a case management conference on March 22, 2023, the following schedule is established for this proceeding: a) by March 29, 2023, the parties are to provide their mutual dates of availability for a trial with a bilingual judge at a location to be determined between October 21, 2024 and March 31, 2025 which will include 3 weeks for hearing of evidence followed after a brief break by up 3 days for closing arguments; b) the defendant will advise of their position on the proposed amended pleadings by March 31, 2023; c) the parties will complete examinations for discovery by June 30, 2023; d) the parties are to deliver to the opposing party all answers to undertakings from the examinations for discovery by September 1, 2023; e) any motions to compel arising from examinations for discovery will be heard in person in Toronto on October 11, 2023 commencing at 9.30a.m. for a time not exceeding one day; f) the parties are to deliver to the opposing party all answers to questions ordered answered from the motions to compel by November 10, 2023 g) any motions to compel arising from follow-up examinations for discovery will be heard on January 31, 2024. A further case management teleconference is scheduled for July 20, 2023 commencing at 1:30 p.m at which the parties will: a) provide an update on the status of the proceeding; b) propose a schedule for the briefing for the motions to compel scheduled to be heard October 11, 2023; c) propose a schedule for the completion of any follow up discoveries including a schedule for the briefing for the motions to compel scheduled to be heard January 31, 2024. placed on file on 23-MAR-2023 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Toronto 22-MAR-2023 BEFORE Michael Crinson, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Next CMC on 20-JUL-2023 at 1:30 pm held by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 22-MAR-2023 from 13:29 to 14:14 Courtroom : Teleconference Room No. 1 - Toronto Court Registrar: Draga-Sladja Kosoric Total Duration: 45 min Appearances: Andrew Brodkin and Jordana Scopa n/a representing Plaintiff Bruce Stratton, Alan Macek and Michal Kasprowicz n/a representing Defendant Comments: Matter was recorded via MP3 back-up device. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1093 page(s) 186 - 189 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from both parties with respect to Order issued 13-MAR-2023 placed on file on 13-MAR-2023
Oral directions received from the Court: Michael Crinson, Prothonotary dated 17-MAR-2023 directing that A case management telephone conference is scheduled for March 22, 2023 commencing at 1:30 pm. placed on file on 17-MAR-2023 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Order dated 13-MAR-2023 rendered by Chief Justice Crampton Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion ex proprio motu Result: It is Ordered pursuant to Rule 383 that Associate Judge Michael D. Crinson is assigned as Case Management Judge in the place of Associate Judge Sylvie M. Molgat in this matter. Filed on 13-MAR-2023 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1585 page(s) 479 - 479 Interlocutory Decision
Oral directions received from the Court: Michael Crinson, Prothonotary dated 13-MAR-2023 directing that The plaintiffs are to provide to the Court by March 16, 2023, the parties' joint availability for a case management conference between March 20 and March 31, 2023. placed on file on 13-MAR-2023 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Letter from Plaintiff to the Court dated 30-JAN-2023 on consent providing availability for a CMC and propose to deliver timetable by noon the day prior to next CMC. received on 30-JAN-2023
Order dated 19-JAN-2023 rendered by Chief Justice Crampton Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion ex proprio motu Result: IT IS ORDERED pursuant to Rule 383 that Associate Judge Sylvie M. Molgat is assigned as Case Management Judge in the place of Associate Judge Kevin R. Aalto in this matter. Filed on 19-JAN-2023 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1578 page(s) 17 - 17 Interlocutory Decision
Written directions received from the Court: Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary dated 13-JAN-2023 directing that 1. The parties shall use their best efforts to complete discoveries on or before June 30, 2023 on the pleadings as currently constituted with the proviso that if any amendments to the Further Amended Statement of Claim are opposed and subsequently allowed that additional discovery shall be permitted on those amendments; 2. The Defendant shall advise the Court as soon as reasonably possible as to its position on the proposed amendments; 3. Within 10 days of the appointment of a new Case Management Judge the parties shall provide dates of mutual availability for a case conference to review the status of the action and a proposed timetable for next steps following discoveries. filed on 13-JAN-2023 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Toronto 11-JAN-2023 BEFORE Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: New Case Management Judge to be appointed and look for trial dates. held by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 11-JAN-2023 from 13:03 to 13:26 Courtroom : Teleconference Room No. 1 - Toronto Court Registrar: Draga-Sladja Kosoric Total Duration: 23 min Appearances: Sarah Stothart, Andrew Brodkin and Harry Radomski n/a representing Plaintiff Bruce Stratton, Alan Macek and Michal Kasprowicz n/a representing Defendant Comments: Matter was recorded via MP3 back-up device. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1089 page(s) 360 - 361 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Letter from Plaintiff to the Court dated 10-JAN-2023 on behalf of the parties attaching a prepared further amended statement of claim as well as adjusted deadlines for steps in this proceeding received on 10-JAN-2023
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from the parties with respect to doc#52 placed on file on 23-DEC-2022
AMENDED PROTECTIVE AND CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER dated 22-DEC-2022 rendered by Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Letter from Plaintiff dated 12-DEC-2022 Result: A. DEFINITIONS 1. For the purposes of this Order: a. "Proceeding" means this action and any appeals; ... see attached E-ORDER Filed on 22-DEC-2022 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1574 page(s) 360 - 385 Interlocutory Decision
Consent on behalf of Plaintiff Defendant to Amended Protective and Confidentiality Order attached as Schedule A filed on 12-DEC-2022
Letter from Plaintiff dated 12-DEC-2022 As discussed at CMC Nov 28, Protective and Confidentiality Order requires an amendment... received on 12-DEC-2022
Toronto 28-NOV-2022 BEFORE Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Next CMC will take place on 11-JAN-2023 at 13:00 out of Toronto held by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 28-NOV-2022 from 13:30 to 13:46 Courtroom : Teleconference Room No. 1 - Toronto Court Registrar: Draga-Sladja Kosoric Total Duration: 16 min Appearances: Sarah Stothart and Harry Radomski n/a representing Plaintiff Bruce Stratton, Alan Macek and Michal Kasprowicz n/a representing Defendant Comments: Matter was recorded via MP3 device. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1087 page(s) 132 - 133 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Affidavit of service of EMILY SEABY sworn on 22-NOV-2022 on behalf of Plaintiff confirming service of Doc 49 upon former solicitors by email on 22-NOV-2022 confirming service Doc 49 upon Respondent by email on 22-NOV-2022 with Exhibits A filed on 22-NOV-2022
Notice of change of solicitor on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 22-NOV-2022
Letter from Plaintiff to the Court dated 04-NOV-2022 on behalf of all parties providing a discovery plan relating to examination for discovery received on 04-NOV-2022
Oral directions received from the Court: Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary dated 20-OCT-2022 directing that The CMC previously scheduled for 30-NOV-2022 will instead take place on 28-NOV-2022 at 1:30 pm EST. placed on file on 20-OCT-2022 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Toronto 06-SEP-2022 BEFORE Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: matter to reconvene 30-NOV-2022 at 10:00AM held by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 06-SEP-2022 from 10:00 to 10:05 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers - Toronto Court Registrar: Shaun Nelson Total Duration: 5min Appearances: Mr. Moeser, Ms. Tsou na representing Plaintiff Mr. Macek, Mr. Kasprowicz na representing Defendant Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1083 page(s) 95 - 96 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Letter from Plaintiff dated 02-SEP-2022 we write ahead of CMC Sept 6, 2022, parties agree to following schedule for completion of examinations for discovery... received on 02-SEP-2022
Toronto 12-JUL-2022 BEFORE Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: the matter will reconvene on 6-SEP-2022 at 10:00AM for a status update held by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 12-JUL-2022 from 02:00 to 02:25 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers - Toronto Court Registrar: Shaun Nelson Total Duration: 25min Appearances: Sana Halwani, Jacqueline Chan 416-865-9838 representing Plaintiff Alan Mecek, Michal Kasprowicz 416-862-3386 representing Defendant Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1081 page(s) 305 - 306 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties via email communication with respect to Order doc 48 placed on file on 12-JUL-2022
Order dated 12-JUL-2022 rendered by Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Letter from Plaintiff dated 07-APR-2022 re: costs Result: Costs to the Plaintiff(ROVI) in the amount of $5,000.00 payable forthwith. Filed on 12-JUL-2022 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1547 page(s) 288 - 289 Interlocutory Decision
Letter from Plaintiff dated 11-JUL-2022 provided a joint discovery plan of the parties received on 11-JUL-2022
****** CANCELLED ****** Corrections to page(s) 46 of the Reasons of The Honourable Mr. Justice Brown that were dated 30-JUN-2022 received on 04-JUL-2022 Corrected pages sent to parties
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from both parties with respect to the original and corrected judgment and reasons (30-JUN-2022 & 4-JUL-2022) placed on file on 04-JUL-2022
Corrections to page(s) 46 of the Reasons of The Honourable Mr. Justice Brown that were dated 30-JUN-2022 received on 04-JUL-2022 Corrected pages sent to parties
Reasons for Judgment and Judgment dated 30-JUN-2022 rendered by The Honourable Mr. Justice Brown Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion Doc. No. 34 Result: THIS COURT'S JUDGMENT is that: "1. This appeal is dismissed. 2. The Defendant shall pay costs to the Plaintiff in the all inclusive lump sum of $4,000.00." Filed on 30-JUN-2022 copies sent to parties Interlocutory Decision Certificate of Judgment entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1545 page(s) 311 - 311
Toronto 23-JUN-2022 BEFORE Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Further CMC July 12 @ 2pm; further discovery plan t/b submitted by July 11 held by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 23-JUN-2022 from 12:00 to 12:30 Courtroom : Teleconference Room No. 1 - Toronto Court Registrar: Michelle Gauvin Total Duration: 30min Appearances: SANA HALWANI, ANDREW MOESER, VERONICA TSOU N/A representing Plaintiff ALAN MACEK, BRUCE STRATTON, MICHAL KASPROWICZ N/A representing Defendant Comments: MP3 RECORDING OF HEARING; NEXT CMC JULY 12 @ 2PM Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1080 page(s) 481 - 482 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Letter from Defendant dated 23-JUN-2022 write on behalf of Videotron and in respect of Videotron's proposed discovery plan which is attached in preparation for today's CMC... received on 23-JUN-2022
Letter from Plaintiff dated 22-JUN-2022 ..provide update on parties' documentary discovery plans in advance of Jun 23 CMC...attached appendix A and B... received on 22-JUN-2022
Toronto 06-JUN-2022 BEFORE Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: a further case conference will take place on 23-JUN-2022 at 12:00 EDT held by way of Conference Call in chambers Duration per day: 06-JUN-2022 from 10:00 to 10:20 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers - Toronto Court Registrar: Jake Schutz Total Duration: 20min Appearances: Sana Halwani, Veronica Tsou and Andrew Moeser n/a representing Plaintiff Bruce Stratton, Alan Macek and Michal Kasprowicz n/a representing Defendant Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1080 page(s) 82 - 82 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Letter from Plaintiff dated 03-JUN-2022 ..provide status update in advance of CMC June 6, 2022 and provide plaintiff's proposed timetable for next steps... received on 03-JUN-2022
Ottawa 31-MAY-2022 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice Brown Language: E Before the Court: Motion Doc. No. 34 on behalf of Defendant Result of Hearing: Matter reserved held by way of video conference Duration per day: 31-MAY-2022 from 09:30 to 05:08 Courtroom : Ottawa (Zoom) Court Registrar: Veton Mamudov Total Duration: 7h 38min Appearances: Alan Macek, Bruce Stratton, Michal Kasprowicz 416-862-3374 representing Defendant (Videotron Ltd - moving party) Sana Halwani, Andrew Moeser, Veronica Tsou, Jacqueline Chan 416-865-3733 representing Plaintiff (Rovi Guides Inc. - responding party) Comments: Zoom recorded hearing. Motion heard along with T-1184-21. Matter reserved. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1079 page(s) 456 - 458 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of ALAN MACEK confirming service of Doc 45 upon Plaintiff by email on 26-MAY-2022 filed on 26-MAY-2022
Reply to Defence to Counterclaim on behalf of Defendant Filed on 26-MAY-2022
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of SANA HALWANI confirming service of DOC 43 upon Defendant by EMAIL on 16-MAY-2022 filed on 16-MAY-2022
Reply and Defence to Counterclaim on behalf of Plaintiff Filed on 16-MAY-2022
Letter from Defendant dated 05-MAY-2022 write in response to plaintiff's letter of May 3 directed to CMJ Aalto... received on 05-MAY-2022
Letter from Plaintiff dated 03-MAY-2022 respectfully request Court set a schedule for exchange of discovery plans relating to document production...At the CMC March 24, 2022 Court indicted it expected parties to collect own documents and exchange discovery plans... received at hearing on 03-MAY-2022
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of MICHEL KASPROWICZ confirming service of DOC 41 upon Plaintiff by EMAIL on 21-APR-2022 filed on 21-APR-2022
Defence and Counterclaim filed on 21-APR-2022
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties with respect to Oral directions dated 11-APR-2022 placed on file on 21-APR-2022
Oral directions received from the presiding judge dated 21-APR-2022 directing that "I will only be referring to the joint book of authorities therefore the Plaintiff's individual book should not be filed. Please also remind counsel to bookmark each tab in the joint book and sub-bookmark any passage that is highlighted by counsel within each tab." placed on file on 21-APR-2022 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 20-APR-2022 re: ID 71 sent to Justice Brown for disposition
Memorandum to file from TOR dated 20-APR-2022 The Plaintiff submitted alongside their Respondening Motion Record a Book of Authorities (not joint). Pursuant to the Direction of Justice Brown, the parties were to submit a single Joint BOA. The BOA has been forwarded to the presiding judge for Direction as to its filing pursuant to Rule 72 of the FC Rules. placed on file.
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Sana Halwani confirming service of Doc. 39 upon Respondent by e-mail on 19-APR-2022 filed on 19-APR-2022
Motion Record in response to Motion Doc. No. 34 containing the following original document(s): 38 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 19-APR-2022
Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff concerning Motion Doc. No. 34 filed on 19-APR-2022
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from All parties with respect to The Direction of the Court dated 11-apr-2022 placed on file on 14-APR-2022
Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice Brown dated 11-APR-2022 directing that "The Honourable Justice Henry S. Brown, presiding judge in files T-841-21 ROVI GUIDES, INC. v VIDEOTRON LTD. & T-1183-21 ROVI GUIDES, INC. v BCE INC. et al scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, requests and electronic copy of all materials filed by either party for use at the hearing as required by the Court's Practice Direction (COVID-19) : Update #7 (January 18, 2021)" (Please see electronic copy...) placed on file on 11-APR-2022 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Written directions received from the Court: Chief Justice Crampton dated 11-APR-2022 directing that " The Motion appealing the Order of Prothonotary Aalto dated March 22, 2022, will be heard remotely by Zoom videoconference on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 9:30 am EST for a duration of one day (1) day." placed on file on 11-APR-2022 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Letter from Plaintiff dated 07-APR-2022 ..write on behalf of parties...further to para 3 of Order dated March 22 parties agreed costs of the motion payable to Rovi be fixed at $5000.00 received on 07-APR-2022
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of MICHAL KASPROWICZ confirming service of DOC 36 & BOA (id 62) upon Plaintiff by email on 01-APR-2022 filed on 01-APR-2022
Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Defendant received on 01-APR-2022
Motion Record containing the following original document(s): 34 35 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Defendant filed on 01-APR-2022
Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant concerning Motion Doc. No. 34 filed on 01-APR-2022
Notice of Motion contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant returnable at Special Sitting in Toronto on 31-MAY-2022 to begin at 10:00 for an appeal of the decision of Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary dated 22-MAR-2022 filed on 01-APR-2022
Oral directions received from the Court: Chief Justice Crampton dated 25-MAR-2022 directing that The motion appealing the Order of Prothonotary Aalto dated March 22, 2022 may be made returnable remotely by Zoom videoconference on May 31, 2022 at 10am EST for a duration of 3 hours. THe Defendant shall serve and file its motion record no later than Friday April 1, 2022; the Plaintiff shall serve and file its responding motion record no later than Monday April 18, 2022. filed on 25-MAR-2022 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Oral directions received from the Court: Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary dated 25-MAR-2022 directing that The extension for filing appeal motion materials is granted as follows. Videotron's appeal materials served/filed by April 1, 2022. ROvi's materials served/filed by April 18, 2022. filed on 25-MAR-2022 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Toronto 24-MAR-2022 BEFORE Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: matter will reconvene on 6-JUN-2022 at 10:00AM if the decision from the Appeal has been issued held by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 24-MAR-2022 from 10:00 to 10:30 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers - Toronto Court Registrar: Shaun Nelson Total Duration: 30min Appearances: Ms. Chan, Mr. Moeser 416-649-1815 representing Plaintiff Mr. Stratton, Mr. Macek, Mr. Kasprowicz 416-862-3386 representing Defendant Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1076 page(s) 341 - 342 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties with respect to Order (doc 31) placed on file on 24-MAR-2022
Order dated 22-MAR-2022 rendered by Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion Doc. No. 22 Result: 1. The motion insofar as it seeks to strike common design and attribution is dismissed. 2.This motion insofar as it seeks further and better particulars is dismissed. 3.Costs to ROVI if the parties cannot agree, brief submissions may be made to the Court within 20 days of the date of this Order. Filed on 22-MAR-2022 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1532 page(s) 247 - 263 Interlocutory Decision
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from Plaintiff with respect to Order doc 30 placed on file on 04-MAR-2022
Protective and Confidentiality Order dated 04-MAR-2022 rendered by Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Letter from Plaintiff dated 28-FEB-2022 re: Protective and Confidentiality Order Result: granted Filed on 04-MAR-2022 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1529 page(s) 309 - 335 Interlocutory Decision
Oral directions received from the Court: Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary dated 03-MAR-2022 directing that A case management conference is scheduled for March 16, 2022 at 1pm est. filed on 03-MAR-2022 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Letter from Defendant dated 03-MAR-2022 write in response to plaintiff's letter dated March 2...our view is that CMC not needed at this time but am available March 16, 17 and 18... received on 03-MAR-2022
Letter from Plaintiff dated 02-MAR-2022 ..request cmc to discuss scheduling..Rovi proposes the following timetable for initial stages of the action... received on 02-MAR-2022
Letter from Plaintiff dated 28-FEB-2022 ...on consent of all parties..request issuance of Protective and Confidentiality Order. received on 28-FEB-2022
Toronto 22-OCT-2021 BEFORE Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Oral motion MOTIONS TO STRIKE ON T-841-21 & T-1184-21 Result of Hearing: Matter reserved held by way of video conference Duration per day: 22-OCT-2021 from 10:00 to 04:48 Courtroom : Toronto (Zoom) Court Registrar: Michelle Gauvin Total Duration: 6h 48min Appearances: MS HALWANI & MR MOESER N/A representing Plaintiff MR MACEK & MR KASPROWICZ N/A representing Defendant Comments: ZOOM RECORDING OF HEARING Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1070 page(s) 66 - 67 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Sana Halwani confirming service of doc#27 and id#45 upon Defendant by e-mail on 24-SEP-2021 filed on 24-SEP-2021
Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Plaintiff received on 24-SEP-2021
Amended Motion Record in response to Motion Doc. No. 22 containing the following original document(s): 26 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 24-SEP-2021
Written Representations (supplemental) contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff concerning Motion Doc. No. 22 filed on 24-SEP-2021
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Michal Kasprowicz confirming service of doc#24 and id#41 upon Plaintiff by e-mail on 10-SEP-2021 filed on 10-SEP-2021
Amended Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Defendant received on 10-SEP-2021
Motion Record containing the following original document(s): 22 23 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Defendant filed on 10-SEP-2021
Written Supplemental Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant concerning Motion Doc. No. 22 filed on 10-SEP-2021
Amended Notice of Motion contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant returnable at Special Sitting in Toronto on 22-OCT-2021 to begin at 10:00 for an Order striking portions of the amended statement of claim filed on 10-SEP-2021
Certified French language Translation of Order on consent rendered on 08-JUN-2021 by The Honourable Mr. Justice Little filed on 23-AUG-2021 pursuant to s. 20 of the Official Languages Act. entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1505 page(s) 261 - 262
Letter from Plaintiff to the Court dated 19-AUG-2021 asking the Court not to vary deadlines for filing of reply materials received on 19-AUG-2021
Letter from Defendant to the Court dated 18-AUG-2021 requesting the parties joint the CMC scheduled on 20-AUG-2021 on related file T-1184-21. received on 18-AUG-2021
Tender of payment into Court on behalf of Plaintiff pursuant to the Order of the Court dated July 28, 2021. in the amount of $200,000.00 filed on 16-AUG-2021
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of VERONICA TSOU confirming service of DOC 18 upon Defendant by EMAIL on 10-AUG-2021 filed on 10-AUG-2021
Amended Statement of Claim filed on 10-AUG-2021
Toronto 09-AUG-2021 BEFORE Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Motion Doc. No. 6 on behalf of Defendant Result of Hearing: Court is adjourned until 7-SEP-2021 at 11:00 a.m. held by way of video conference Duration per day: 09-AUG-2021 from 10:03 to 10:35 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers - Toronto Court Registrar: Draga-Sladja Kosoric Total Duration: 32 min Appearances: Sana Halwani and Andrew Moeser n/a representing Plaintiff Bruce Stratton, Alan Macek and Michal Kasprowicz n/a representing Defendant Comments: Matter was recorded via Zoom. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1067 page(s) 215 - 217 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of ALAN MACEK confirming service of DOC 16 upon Plaintiff by EMAIL on 06-AUG-2021 filed on 06-AUG-2021
REPLY MOTION RECORD on behalf of Defendant in response to opposing motion doc 13 (containing doc 15) Filed on 06-AUG-2021
Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant concerning Motion Doc. No. 6 filed on 06-AUG-2021
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Veronica Tsou confirming service of doc#13 upon Defendant by e-mail on 03-AUG-2021 filed on 03-AUG-2021
Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Plaintiff received on 03-AUG-2021
Motion Record in response to Motion Doc. No. 6 containing the following original document(s): 12 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 03-AUG-2021
Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff concerning Motion Doc. No. 6 filed on 03-AUG-2021
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from Plaintiff & Defendant via email with respect to Order doc 11 placed on file on 28-JUL-2021
Order dated 28-JUL-2021 rendered by Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Letter from Plaintiff dated 28-JUL-2021 re: security for costs Result: The Plaintiff, Rovi Guides Inc. shall pay into Court the sum of $200,000 as security for the costs of the Defendant, Videotron Ltd..... Filed on 28-JUL-2021 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1502 page(s) 239 - 240 Interlocutory Decision
Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 28-JUL-2021 concerning Doc. No. 10 placed on file on 28-JUL-2021
Draft Order concerning security for costs consented to by all parties filed on 28-JUL-2021
Toronto 21-JUL-2021 BEFORE Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO STRIKE SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 9/2021 AT 10AM (3hrs by Zoom) held by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 21-JUL-2021 from 10:00 to 10:23 Courtroom : Teleconference Room No. 1 - Toronto Court Registrar: Michelle Gauvin Total Duration: 23min Appearances: SANA HALWANI & ANDREW MOESER N/A representing Plaintiff ALAN MACEK, BRUCE STRATTON & MICHAL KASPROWICZ N/A representing Defendant Comments: MP3 RECORDING OF HEARING; RESPONDING MOTION MATERIALS BY AUG 3(ALL MATERIALS FILED BY AUGUST 6 FOR AUGUST 9, 2021 MOTION HEARING Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1067 page(s) 16 - 17 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alan Macek confirming service of doc#8 and id#17 upon Plaintiff by e-mail on 20-JUL-2021 filed on 20-JUL-2021
Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Defendant received on 20-JUL-2021
Motion Record containing the following original document(s): 6 7 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Defendant filed on 20-JUL-2021
Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant concerning Motion Doc. No. 6 filed on 20-JUL-2021
Notice of Motion contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant returnable (but no hearing date indicated at this time) for an Order striking portions of the statement of claim filed on 20-JUL-2021
Consent on behalf of Plaintiff Defendant to ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF ALL DOCUMENTS IN THIS ACTION NOT REQUIRED TO BE PERSONALLY SERVED filed on 16-JUL-2021
Oral directions received from the Court: Kevin Aalto, Prothonotary dated 09-JUL-2021 directing that a CMC will take place on 21-JUL-2021 at 10:00 out of Toronto for a duration of 30 minutes. placed on file on 09-JUL-2021 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies)
Letter from the parties to the Court dated 09-JUL-2021 providing dates of availability for a CMC received on 09-JUL-2021
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from Defendant with respect to the Order of the Court dated June 18, 2021 placed on file on 23-JUN-2021
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from Plaintiff with respect to the Order of the Court dated June 18, 2021 placed on file on 23-JUN-2021
Order dated 18-JUN-2021 rendered by Chief Justice Crampton Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Letter from Plaintiff dated 04-JUN-2021 Result: "IT IS ORDERED pursuant to Rule 383 that Prothonotary Kevin R. Aalto is assigned as Case Management Judge in this matter. " Filed on 18-JUN-2021 entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1497 page(s) 181 - 181 Interlocutory Decision
Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 07-JUN-2021 re: Letter requesting that the matter continue as specially managed proceeding sent to Court.
Acknowledgment of Receipt received from both parties by email with respect to Doc 2 placed on file on 09-JUN-2021
Affidavit of service of Francis Boisvert sworn on 31-MAY-2021 on behalf of Plaintiff confirming service of Doc 1 upon Defendant by personal service on 28-MAY-2021 filed on 08-JUN-2021
Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 08-JUN-2021 re: File sent to the Office of the Judicial Administrator for the assignment of a Case Management Judge
Order on Consent dated 08-JUN-2021 rendered by The Honourable Mr. Justice Little Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Letter from Plaintiff dated 04-JUN-2021 Result: "THEREFORE, THIS COURT ORDERS: 1. This proceeding shall continue as a specially managed proceeding under Rule 384 of the Federal Courts Rules. 2. This proceeding is hereby referred to the Chief Justice for designation of a case management judge." Filed on 08-JUN-2021 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1495 page(s) 484 - 485 Interlocutory Decision
Letter from Plaintiff dated 04-JUN-2021 requesting that the file be specially managed received on 04-JUN-2021
Statement of Claim filed on 21-MAY-2021 Tariff other action - $150.00
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