Metro Taxi wins aggregate remedy
“The sole issue to be determined is whether the Plaintiffs have demonstrated that their proposed methodology provides a fair and reasonable means of calculating damages in the aggregate. If they fail to do so, damages must be determined individually. For the reasons that follow, I find that the Plaintiffs have met their burden”
Read Justice Smith’s full October 26 decision here
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On October 26, 2026, Justice Marc Smith issued his decision on Common Issue #5 of the Metro Taxi vs. City of Ottawa case in the affirmative. Justice Smith ruled that aggregate damages is an appropriate remedy. The decision further states that the loss in plate value constitutes an indivisible injury that cannot be separated into distinct causes.
Taxi News will share a more comprehensive analysis and further updates once review of the decision is complete.
Legal counsel for the plaintiffs, Conway Litigation, maintain a website page dedicated solely to legal updates of the case to inform plate holders and other interested industry members. The website page can be accessed here.
