David J. Wachowich | Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP

FRANÇAIS

Representative WorkResource CentrePublicationsNewsEventsCareersOfficesContact Us

Alphabetical

A B C D E F G H I

J K L M N O P Q R

S T U V W X Y Z

(By last name)

Include Paraprofessionals & Translators

Name

First Name:

Last Name:

City:

Expertise:

Keyword

(eg. school, language, specialty area)

Match whole word

David J. Wachowich Q.C., LL.B., B.A., Partner

David offers experienced legal counsel in all aspects of civil litigation. He has focused primarily on insurance litigation, and, more recently on corporate litigation, contracts, and international disputes.

David has represented insurers and others in civil actions since the mid-1980’s, particularly in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta and the Alberta Court of Appeal, but as well in British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Ontario, Newfoundland, Colorado, and California. He has acted as commission counsel in public hearings convened to investigate electoral irregularities. Further, he has appeared in numerous mediations and arbitrations.

David is the regional lead of the FMC Aviation Group, and was the head of the firm’s Risk Management Department in Calgary from 2002 to 2008. He was a member of the firm's Executive Committee from 1993 to 1996. He now sits on the firm’s National Litigation Group Committee.

EXPERTISE

EVENTS

MORE ABOUT DAVE

Sort Content By:

Representative Work

Mining Dispute - Jurisdiction: Piscedda Mining Corporation Inc. et al v Crew Gold Corporation et al , 2011 Yukon Supreme Court Whitehorse Reg. 10-A0090 (Kent, J.)

Underinsured Coverage: Olchowy v. ING Insurance Co. of Canada (2011), [2011] I.L.R. I-5180, 2011 ABQB 463, 2011 CarswellAlta 1272 (Strekaf, J.)

Municipal liability for roadway design: Southland Transportation Ltd. v Calgary (City) 2008 ABCA 321 (Alta. C.A.), leave to SCC refused March 2009: Steele v Burgos 2010 ABQB 327 (Jeffrey, J.)

Contractual Limitation of Liability – Interpretation: FEM02 Water Inc. v Canadian Pacific Railway Company et al, Masters ABQB 2007, ABQB 2009, (Sullivan, J.), and ABCA 2010

Medical Malpractice: Rendek et al v Dufresne et al ABQB 2006 (Burrows, J.)

Costs Formal Offer: Rendek et al v Dufresne et al ABQB 2006 (Burrows, J.)

Civil Jury Trial Application Guidelines: Shaw v Zarn ABQB 2006 (Rooke, J.)

Liability Train/Semi-Trailer Collision: Canadian Pacific Railway v Schneider’s Trucking Ltd. (Masters ABQB 2005)

Summary Judgment: Marion v Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (2005) ABQB 281, 2005 CarswellAlta 487 (Alta. Q.B.), Alta. C.A.

Inspection Procedure: Aftergood v Alberta (Minister of Municipal Affairs) (2005) ABCA 170, [2005] A.J. No. 706 (Alta. Q.B.)

Professional Liability, Pre-Trial Matters: Berglund-Jaster v Vincelli ABQB 2004 (Kent J.)

Property Loss, Counterclaim, Procedure: Marion v Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (2003) ABQB 767, 22 Alta. L.R. (4th) 107 (Alta. Q.B.), Marion v Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (2004) ABCA 213, 354 A.R. 12, 329 W.A.C. 12, [2004] I.L.R. 1-4317, 27 Alta. L.R. (4th) 201, 11 C.C.L.I. (4th) 52, [2004] 9 W.W.R. 533, 2004 CarswellAlta 900 (Alta. C.A.)

Liability, Quantum: Jones v Cheesebrough (2003) ABQB 196, 2003 CarswellAlta 383 (Alta. Q.B.), [2003] A.J. No. 324

Negotiable Instruments, Promissory Note: Pembridge Insurance v Jones ABQB 2003 (Lomas, J.)

Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia: Byron v Cabrera (2003) ABQB 347, [2003] A.J. No. 528 (Alta. Q.B.)

Quantum: Peters v Stirling [2001] A.J. No. 1232 (Alta. Q.B.)

Liability: Marchand and Wagstaff v Johnston, Allied (2001) CarswellBC 2607, 2001 B.C.S.C. 1375

Summary Judgment, Indemnity Claim: McAvoy v Pied Pickle ABCA 2000

Appeal on Liability: Evans v Aschacker ABCA 1999

Damages Assessment: Tiberio v Al-Houari ABQB 1999 (Lovecchio, J.)

Duty to Defend: ESA Holdings Ltd. v Royal Insurance Company (1998) CarswellAlta 449, 223 A.R. 127, 183 W.A.C. 127 (Alta. C.A.)

Hotelkeeper's Liability: Temple v T&C Motor Hotel Ltd. et al (1998) CarswellAlta 86, 213 A.R. 362 (Alta. Q.B.)

Motor Vehicle - Liability: Evans v. Aschacker ABQB 1998 (McIntyre, J.)

Policy Coverage: Canada West Insurance Company v Weiss (1996), 41 Alta. L.R. (3d) 429, 36 C.C.L.I. (2d) 249, [1996] 9 W.W.R. 386, 188 A.R. 171, [1997] I.L.R. 1-3387 (Alta. Q.B.)

Liability: Regina v Aschacker (Alta. Prov. Ct.)

Gross Negligence, Intervenor Costs: Jones v Green & Klopp (1995), 26 Alta. L.R. (3d) 268, 9 M.V.R. (3d) 115, [1995] 4 W.W.R. 118, 162 A.R. 217, 83 W.A.C. 217 (Alta. C.A.)

Coverage and Defence Obligations, Conflict: P.C.S. Investments Ltd. v Dominion of Canada General Insurance Co. (1996), 37 Alta. L.R. (3d) 38, 34 C.C.L.I. (2d) 113, 178 A.R. 274, 110 W.A.C. 274, [1996] I.L.R. 1-3308 (Alta. C.A.)

Statute of Frauds, Injunction: Lobsinger v Isbister [1995] A.J. No. 374 (Alta. C.A.)

Duty to Defend: P.C.S. Investments Ltd. v Dominion of Canada General Insurance Co. (1994), 18 Alta. L.R. (3d) 270, 25 C.C.L.I. (2d) 119, 153 A.R. 187, A.J. No. 204 (Alta. Q.B.)

Personal Injury, Damages: Ferguson v Varzari (1994), 156 A.R. 33 (Alta. Q.B.)

Medical Evidence: Bilinski v Wangerin (1993) 15 Alta. L.R. (3d) 100, 147 A.R. 211, [1994] 3 W.W.R. 379, 27 C.P.C. (3d) 346, A.J. No. 1019 (Alta. Q.B.)

Underinsured Motorist Insurer Entitlement to Defend: Jones v Green and Klopp (1993), 149 A.R. 63, 63 W.A.C. 63, A.J. No. 954 (Alta. C.A.)

Paraplegic-Liability and Damages: Jones v Green and Klopp (1993), 15 Alta. L.R. (3d) 26, 147 A.R. 1999, A.J. No. 1023 (Alta. Q.B.)

Injunction: Richards v Liberal Party of Canada ABQB 1993 (Virtue, J.)

Motor Vehicle Accident-Liability, Damages: Korpela v March (1993), 9 Alta. L.R. (3d) 117, 138 A.R. 179 (Alta. Q.B.)

Personal Injury, Occupiers' Liability, Damages: Carlson v Maxwell Taylor's Restaurant Ltd. [1993] A.J. No. 647 (McLoed, J.)

Motor Vehicle Liability: R. v Evans (1993), 44 M.V.R. (2d) 274, [1992] A.J. No. 124 (Alta. Prov. Ct.)

Personal Injury Damages: Smith v Armstrong (1991), 1 Alta. L.R. (3d) 13, 123 A.R. 285 (Alta. Q.B.)

Dangerous Driving: R. v Hyslop ABQB 1992

National Parks Property Lease: Kurdar Holdings Ltd. v Attorney General Canada ABQB 1991 (Brennan, J.)

Wills Interpretations: Re Gardner Estate [1991], 85 Alta. L.R. (2d) 119, A.J. No. 1247 (Alta. Q.B.)

Waiver and Estoppel: Ryl v Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co. (1988) Alta. L.R. (2d) 281, 32 C.C.L.I. 1, 91 A.R. 163, [1988] I.L.R. 1-2362 (Alta. Q.B.)

Contract, Injunction: Reed and Manderich v Canadian Football League (1988) 62 Alta. L.R. (2d) 347 (Alta. Q.B.), [1988] A.J. No. 1236

Waiver of Privilege: Warwick v Associated Engineering Services Ltd. [1988] A.J. No. 461 (Alta. C.A.)

Strict Liability, Fire Loss, Damages: Schnell v Grande ABQB 1987 (Andrekson, J.)

Summary Judgment: Hunchak Estate v Bandura (1987), 83 A.R. 262 (Alta. Masters)

Fire Loss: Food Giant Markets Ltd. v Watson Leaseholds Ltd. (1987), 43 C.C.L.T. 152, A.J. No. 1125 (Alta. Q.B.)

Northwest Territories Air Crash, Insurer Liability: Inuvik Coastal Airways Ltd. v Madill (1987), 27 C.C.L.I. 27, 43 D.L.R. (4th) 761, 55 Alta. L.R. (2d) 244, 81 A.R. 304 (Alta. C.A.)

Striking of Action: Gupta v Halifax Insurance ABCA 1986

Labour and Material Payment Bond: Jed Construction Ltd. v Canadian Surety Company (1986), (Alta. Prov. Ct.)

Procedure: Clif-Den Holdings Ltd. v Automated Concrete Ltd. (1986), 73 A.R. 236 (Alta. Masters)

Arson: Welygan v Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance Company et al [1985] A.J. 386 (Feehan, J.)

Paraplegic - Damages: Hohol v Pickering (1984), 30 Alta. L.R. (2d) 333, 51 A.R. 321, [1984] 3 W.W.R. 673 (Alta. C.A.)

Security Enforcement: Camco Inc. v Swertz Bros. Construction Ltd. (1984), 33 Alta. L.R. (2d) 69, 56, A.R. 127 (Alta. Q.B.)

Publications

Author of academic papers primarily with the Canadian Institute, LEXPERT legal conferences, the Law Society of Alberta, the Legal Education Society of Alberta and the Alberta Association of Insurance Adjusters

Teaching Roles

Seminar instructor, primarily with the Canadian Institute, LEXPERT legal conferences, the Law Society of Alberta, the Legal Education Society of Alberta and the Alberta Association of Insurance Adjusters

Prior Speaking Engagements

Presenter "From Below the Earth to Around the World: Managing the Multijurisdictional Issues Related to Pursuing Mining Claims in the Mining Industry", paper entitled An Introduction to Recent International Mining Project Expropriations, American Bar Association: International Law Section, Dublin, Ireland, October 12, 2011

Presenter, “Specific Legislative Changes to Alberta Automobile Insurance”, re Bill 11, paper delivered to Legal Education Society of Alberta, Edmonton and Calgary, November 13 & 20, 2008

Presenter, “Medical Negligence in Alberta: General Principles and The Failure to Diagnose, Inform, and Refer”, March 27, 2007

Presenter, “Minor Injury & No Fault Legislative Changes: Overview and Comment (Bill 53)”, paper delivered to the Legal Education Society of Alberta, September 14 & 21, 2004

Presenter, “Recent Cases on Damages Assessment”, paper delivered to the Canadian Defence Lawyers Western Regional Meeting, Calgary, November 20, 2003

Chair, Legal Education Society of Alberta, Document Production Update Seminars, Edmonton and Calgary, January 22 & 29, 2003

Presenter, “Pre-Trial Waiver of Privilege and Disclosure of an Expert’s File in Alberta”, paper delivered to Canadian Institute, December 9 & 10, 2002

Co-Chair, Canadian Defence Lawyers Western Regional Meeting, Calgary, Alberta, “Current Defence Issues”, November 8, 2001

Presenter, “Inter-jurisdictional Issues: The Alberta Perspective”, paper delivered to the Canadian Defence Lawyers Western Regional Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, March 29, 2001

Chair, Canadian Bar Association Alberta Branch Mid-Winter meetings, Insurance Law Panel Presentation, January 28, 2000

Panelist, LEXPERT, Difficult Spinal Cord and Nerve Damage Claims seminar, October 21, 1999

Presenter, Alberta Association of Insurance Adjusters, Kananaskis Convention Address, May 28, 1999

Presenter, "Bad Faith, Section B files, and Whiten v. Pilot”, paper delivered to the Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association meetings, Red Deer, April 28, 1999

Presenter, “Trends in Recent Alberta Damages Awards”, paper delivered to LEXPERT, State-of-the-Art personal Injury Damages, April 16, 1999

Presenter, “Claims Review”, paper delivered to Independent Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta, March 16, 1999

Presenter, “Case Law Update: Causation and the Butterfly’s Wing”, paper delivered to LEXPERT, Difficult Personal Injury Claims, June 5, 1997

Presenter, “Report on Advertising”, paper delivered to the Law Society of Alberta, Professional Responsibility Committee, Sub-Committee on Ethics & The New Technology, March, 1997

Presenter, “Cross-Examination of Treating Physicians: A Defence Perspective”, paper delivered to the Legal Education Society of Alberta, Medicine for Lawyers, September 18, 1996

Presenter, “Lawyers and Advertising”, paper delivered to the Alberta Association of Insurance Adjusters, April 15, 1996

Presenter, “Motor Vehicle Accidents Claims Involving Children: Liability Update”, paper delivered to the Canadian Institute, Child Personal Injury Claims, January 8, 1996

Presenter, “Municipal Liability for Damage from Floods”, paper delivered to the Southern Alberta Insurance Claims Managers Association, January 3, 1996

Presenter, “Fake Reality Coming to a Courtroom Near You: Admissibility of Computer Animated Accident Reconstruction Evidence”, paper delivered to the Canadian Institute, Accident Reconstruction, September 1995

Presenter, “Fibromyalgia and Litigation”, paper delivered to University of Calgary, Faculty of Medicine, Continuing Education Seminar for Practising Physicians, May, 1995

Chair, Legal Education Society of Alberta, Sessional Chair, “Insurance Law Update”, April 23-26, 1995

Presenter, “Mitigation Update”, paper delivered to the Canadian Institute, Chronic Pain and Personal Injury Claims in Alberta, February 20, 1995

Presenter, Alberta Association of Insurance Adjusters, Kananaskis Convention Address, May 28, 1993

Presenter, “Defending Insureds Under Non-Waiver Agreements and Adding Insurers as Third Parties by Order”, paper delivered at the Canadian Bar Association, Insurance Subsection meeting, February 17, 1993

Presenter, “Recent Developments in the Law on Arson”, International Association of Arson Investigators, March 11, 1992

Presenter, Alberta Association of Insurance Adjusters, Jasper Convention Address, May 12, 1989