1. Chopra v. Eaton (T.) Co. (1999), 240 A.R. 201 (Q.B.); 1999 ABQB 201 (CanLII)

2. Laing v. St. Thomas Dragway, 2005 CanLII 1501 (ON SC)

3. Duke v. Puts (2004), 21 C.C.L.T. (3d) 181, [2004] 6 W.W.R. 208 (Sask. C.A.); 2004 SKCA 12 (CanLII)

4. Robertson v. Stang, [1997] B.C.J. No. 2022 (B.C.S.C.).

1.Chopra v. Eaton (T.) Co. (1999), 240 A.R. 201 (Q.B.); 1999 ABQB 201 (CanLII)

Chopra went to Eaton's department store seeking a refund. An argument ensued. Frauenfeld (from security) told Chopra that he would have to leave; Frauenfeld took Chopra's elbow and started to escort him out of the store. Near the doors, Chopra pushed Frauenfeld away, presumably wishing to go through the doors unassisted. Frauenfeld reacted quickly and violently, putting Chopra into a headlock. Chopra's glasses were knocked off and his lip was cut; he was handcuffed, detained in the security office, and subjected to racial slurs. Chopra asked to leave, asked to call his wife, and asked Frauenfeld to call the police; all of these requests were refused. After Chopra had been detained for four hours or more, the police arrived and charged Chopra with assaulting Frauenfeld and causing a disturbance. All charges were later dismissed.

Identify what causes of action are available to Chopra to address the wrongs done to him.

2.Laing v. St. Thomas Dragway, 2005 CanLII 1501 (ON SC)

Sparta is a Quaker settlement established shortly after the war of 1812. Thirty-three residents of the hamlet brought an action against the operators of a dragway located in the hamlet. The plaintiffs sought damages for loss of reasonable use and enjoyment of their respective properties. They also sought a permanent injunction against the defendants, the effect of which would be to close the dragway permanently. Indicate the nature of the plaintiffs' complaint, the likelihood of success, and what would be an appropriate remedy if they were successful in their action. How would you balance the interests of the two parties?

3.Duke v. Puts(2004), 21 C.C.L.T. (3d) 181, [2004] 6 W.W.R. 208 (Sask. C.A.); 2004 SKCA 12 (CanLII)

[Note: Your instructor may assign this case as a Shared Writing activity.]

Duke, a pharmacist, operated a successful pharmacy in Saskatchewan for 20 years.

Dr. Puts developed a suspicion about Duke's association with a physician in another town; Puts accused Duke of conspiring with that physician to cheat the health-care system by claiming for false prescriptions and double billing. In a letter of complaint sent to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan, Puts alleged professional misconduct against Duke. He told other people that Duke was a crook. These accusations greatly harmed the pharmacist's reputation and business and caused him to sell his business at a reduced price.

Assuming all the allegations were false, what tort actions could Duke bring against Dr. Puts? What defences, if any, could the defendant assert?

4.Robertson v. Stang, [1997] B.C.J. No. 2022 (B.C.S.C.).

The plaintiff, a compulsive shopper, had crammed her apartment with so many purchases that it was difficult to walk through the unit. This hazardous state of affairs was discovered when the unit flooded. The managers told the plaintiff she would have to move her belongings, and they assisted her in removing items to storage. After an unidentified third party broke in and stole some property, the plaintiff commenced an action as against the managers of the apartment complex.

Name the tort that may be applicable in this fact scenario. What will the plaintiff need to establish? In your opinion, do you think the plaintiff has a good cause of action? Why or why not