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Julie Austin, teacher in the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, sits next to her disability lawyer, James K. Fireman, at her kitchen table while wearing sunglasses as she shares her story with Global News.
Disability/Personal Injury February 13th, 2019

Abused Barrie teacher secures legal victory in LTD benefits case

By James K. Fireman

A Barrie teacher was assaulted by a student and suffered an injury. Despite her doctor's support, her insurance provider cut off her…

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sandra bullock, sun life
Disability/Personal Injury February 1st, 2019

Sun Life reinstates disability coverage after legal intervention – Global News

By James K. Fireman

Sun Life Financial is restoring long-term disability coverage of a Samfiru Tumarkin client following a Global News report on a case the…

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Disability/Personal Injury December 5th, 2018

TD Insurance Denials Criticized After Others Come Forward

By Sivan Tumarkin

Sivan Tumarkin, a Disability Lawyer and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin talks with Global News' Sean O'Shea about why insurance companies deny claims.

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Disability/Personal Injury December 4th, 2018

Yonge Street Van Attack Lawsuits Face Hurdles

By Sivan Tumarkin

Experts say that the victims of the Yonge St. van attack may be denied the benefits that they would have received in…

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Disability Lawyer James Fireman, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, talks to client Sandra Bullock about her long-term disability battle with insurance company Sun Life, during an interview on Global News.
Disability/Personal Injury November 23rd, 2018

Sun Life Financial denies disability coverage for Sandra Bullock

By James K. Fireman

An insurance company is denying long-term disability coverage to a lady because if she is well enough to care for her severely…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 19th, 2018

Sun Life denies mother’s claim due to disabled son: $5M lawsuit

By James K. Fireman

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has filed a $5.3M lawsuit in Ontario Superior Court alleging that insurance provider Sun Life Financial callously cut off…

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sandra bullock, sun life
Disability/Personal Injury November 17th, 2018

Corus – $5.3M lawsuit against Sun Life over LTD Denial

By James K. Fireman

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has filed a lawsuit alleging that Sun Life Financial callously cut off long-term disability payments to a clinically depressed…

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Disability/Personal Injury June 11th, 2018

Contractor left Scarborough house halfway through $100,000 cleanup

By Gurlal S. Kler

Employment lawyer Gurlal Klur, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, provides advice and best practices when dealing with contractors.

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Disability/Personal Injury December 20th, 2017

Global News – Ontario Teacher Assaulted at Work Fights Back

By James K. Fireman

An Ontario teacher, who was assaulted by a student at school, is fighting back after her insurance provider said she no longer…

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