Jonathan Lisus Mandates

Successfully represented surgeon in Ontario Court of Appeal reversing trial judgment, application of provincial limitation period and discoverability in medical negligence.

Successfully represented neurosurgeons at trial and Ontario Court of Appeal, requirement of evidence of subjective intent for common law test of informed consent.

Successfully represented psychiatrist in Ontario Court of Appeal, paramountcy of special limitation period in Mental Health Act over general provincial Limitations Act.

Successfully represented plaintiffs in 7-week trial against federal government. Superior Court of Justice, Commercial List, awarded the plaintiffs $555 million plus prejudgment interest and costs.

Successfully represented member of provincial parliament in defamation proceedings against national media, scope of defences of justification and responsible journalism.

Successfully represented heirs recovering Chagall painting purloined by Nazis.

Successfully represented class members in class action for unpaid overtime by a national trucking and logistics company.

Successfully represented plaintiff in defamation proceedings, precedent setting decision on Islamaphobic speech, defences of responsible communication and justification.

Successfully represented State of Israel in action alleging wrongful conduct in issuance of State of Israel bonds.

Successfully represented plaintiffs against Her Majesty the King in right of Ontario, third party beneficiary breach of contract claim.

Represented physicians, mandamus order against Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ordering return of funds wrongfully taken in breach of Health Insurance Plan and Health Insurance Act.

Successfully represented plaintiff in defamation and injunction, record award for defamation.