Philosophy 2080 Lecture : Class 4 Answers.docx

• School: Western University
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: Philosophy 2080
• Professor: James Hildebrand

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Questions: what is the ceiling for non-pecuniary losses set out by the supreme. At the time of this case, the supreme court set the ceiling at ,000. 00. You should be aware that this is much lower than decisions in the united. The bulk of what seemed to be the huge damages award in this case was costs of future care, and replacement of lost income. In ontario damages for non-pecuniary loss are generally awarded under the family law act for a loss of care and companionship, and are much lower than this ,000. 00 ceiling. Recall from the case that prior to this decision, a damages award in a case like andrews would be ,000. 00 or less. As you have likely guessed, the courts have been willing to adjust this ceiling each year in accordance with the rising cost of living, so inflation-adjusted this ceiling is over ,000. 00 now.