Two Questions, Not One: Hemmings v. Padmore Clarifies the Distinction Between Factual Causation and Remoteness
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Causation is a well-established principle in medical negligence claims, requiring a plaintiff to prove that the defendant’s breach of the standard of care caused or contributed to their injury. Recently in Hemmings v. Padmore, the Supreme Court of Canada (the…
