In March, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench issued a significant decision on conflict‑of‑interest risks in subrogation matters. The Court reversed the application judge’s decision and removed the insurer’s chosen counsel from all subrogated actions after finding that counsel’s dual role—pursuing subrogated claims in the insured’s name while defending the insurer against the insured—created a real and substantial risk of prejudice.
- By Catalina Karam