Jennifer Mathers McHenry:
For those employers who believe aggressive tactics and even counterclaims are a good strategic move in a system in which delay has become a serious issue and is often seen as a defendant’s friend, allow me to introduce you to what seems lately to be a trend (and one I fully embrace): real cost consequences. Here $830,761 after a 10 day trial – the costs actually higher than the damages.
Giacomodonato v. PearTree Securities Inc., 2023 ONSC 5628: https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2023/2023onsc5628/2023onsc5628.html