Practice Highlights

Lucy is a personal injury and class action lawyer at Thomson Rogers. Her practice involves helping people who have been seriously injured in motor vehicle collisions, slip/trip and fall accidents, assault and battery, as well as medical device and product liability claims. In addition, Lucy’s class action practice involves claims of institutional abuse, negligent misrepresentation, breach of the Consumer Protection Act, in addition to personal injury claims.

Lucy has worked on a number of successfully resolved class actions with the Class Action Group at Thomson Rogers, including Zhang v Dupont, which involved allegations of breach of duty of informed consent regarding a medical procedure performed on the class. She also assisted with the successful certification and settlement approval of Goyal v Niagara College, 2020 ONSC 739. This certified and settled class action involved allegations by the class of international students that the defendant made alleged misrepresentations to them.

In the course of her practice, Lucy regularly attends Examinations for Discovery and Mediations on behalf of her clients, as well as appears before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. She advocates to ensure that her clients and their families have access to the medical and rehabilitation treatment they need under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (the no-fault benefits regime for victims of motor vehicle accidents). Lucy also has experience assisting her clients with their claims for Long Term Disability and Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits. In the course of her legal practice, Lucy works with private and community treatment providers throughout Ontario.

Lucy is also a Member of the Board of Directors and the Recording Secretary for the Community Head Injury Resource Services (CHIRS) in Toronto, Ontario. CHIRS is a community based brain injury rehabilitation program that provides a variety of critical services to its clients, including supportive living accommodations and clinical programs.

Prior to joining Thomson Rogers as an associate, Lucy articled with the firm. While at law school, Lucy completed a semester at the Dalhousie Legal Aid Clinic, advocating on behalf of low-income clients at various courts in Nova Scotia. She also worked as a legal research intern at the Centre for Law and Democracy, an international human rights organization, and assisted clients locally at the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia and the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia. In recognition of her academic merit and community service, Lucy received the Schulich Scholarship in Law and the Clifford Rae Achievement Award.

Outside of work, Lucy enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to live music, and watching any and all Toronto sporting events.

Education

  • Juris Doctor, Dalhousie University, Schulich School of Law (2017)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours), McGill University (2013)

Professional Accreditations and Affiliations

  • Board Member of the Community Head Injury Resource Services, 2019 to present (Recording Secretary 2021 to present)
  • Member of the Ontario Bar Association
  • Member of the Canadian Bar Association
  • Member of FAIR (Fair Association of Victims for Accident Insurance Reform)
  • Member of The Advocates’ Society
  • Member of the Toronto Lawyers Association
  • Member of the Law Society of Ontario
  • Member of Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member of the Ontario Bar Association
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  • Davidson v Solomon (Estate)

    In this class action, allegations were made against the Defendant for surreptitiously video recording his patients, the proposed class. Lucy Jackson made submissions on behalf of the class on the motion for certification of the class and approval of the proposed settlement. The Honourable Justice Mew’s decision granting certification and approving the settlement is available here.

  • Goyal v. Niagara College

    In this class action, allegations were made against Niagara College for allegedly misleading potential students about the merits of one of their programs. A settlement of this class action was approved on February 6, 2020 by The Honourable Justice Perell’s Reasons for Decision – Goyal v. Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology can be found here.

  • H. R. v. Minister of Employment and Social Development

    In this Social Security Tribunal decision, the Tribunal member concluded that the Claimant is entitled to a Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability pension. As a result of her medical condition, the Claimant has been unable to return to her job at a major Canadian law firm since 2014, yet her application for the CPP disability pension was initially denied by the Minister of Employment and Social Development. The Claimant appealed the denial to the Social Security Tribunal and the Tribunal member found that as a result of her medical condition, the Claimant has a severe and prolonged disability and is therefore entitled to the CPP disability pension.

    Social Security Tribunal Decision:  H. R. v. Minister of Employment and Social Development

  • Thomson Rogers Webinar Series – When and How to Take Legal Action?

    Join us for Session 14 of the Thomson Rogers Webinar Series April 29, 2021 at 11:00 am with personal injury lawyers Craig Brown, Stephen Birman and Lucy Jackson who will be discussing “When and How to Take Legal Action.” In this session, the following topics will be discussed: notice/limitation periods; small claims; simplified procedure; ordinary procedure; … Continued

  • Thomson Rogers Webinar Series – Best Practices for Health Care Providers in Support of Arbitrations and Mediations

    Thomson Rogers Webinar Series: Best Practices for Health Care Providers in Support of Arbitrations and Mediations Thank you to everyone who attended our Thomson Rogers Webinar Series: “Best Practices for Health Care Providers in Support of Arbitrations and Mediations” conducted by Leonard Kunka, Matthew Sutton and Lucy Jackson. In this session the following topics were … Continued

  • The Need for Corroboration In A Hit And Run

    If you are a pedestrian injured by a vehicle that fled the scene before it was identified, then you may find yourself in a difficult situation. In a purported effort to reduce fraud by persons alleging they were injured in a hit and run accident in order to access insurance compensation, the Ontario government passed … Continued

  • Thomson Rogers Webinar Series – Best Practices For Health Care Providers In Support Of Arbitrations And Mediation

    Thomson Rogers lawyers Leonard Kunka, Matthew Sutton and Lucy Jackson will be discussing “Best Practices For Health Care Providers In Support Of Arbitrations And Mediation” in our Thomson Rogers Webinar Series on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 11:00 am. In this session, the following will be discussed: How to support the claimant’s disputes for statutory … Continued

  • Thomson Rogers Webinar Series: Considerations for “Participant” and “Litigation” Experts

    Thomson Rogers Webinar Series: Considerations for “Participant” and “Litigation” Experts Thank you to everyone who attended our Thomson Rogers Webinar Series “Considerations for “Participant” and “Litigation” Experts” held January 29, 2021 and conducted by Thomson Rogers’ personal injury lawyers Robert Ben, Deanna Gilbert and Lucy Jackson. In this session, the following is discussed: Difference Between … Continued

  • Thomson Rogers Webinar Series – Considerations for “Participant” and “Litigation” Experts

    Thomson Rogers lawyers Robert Ben, Deanna Gilbert and Lucy Jackson will be discussing “Considerations for “Participant” and “Litigation” Experts” in our Thomson Rogers Webinar Series on Friday,  January 29 at 11:00 am. To register please click here. To view all previous Thomson Rogers Webinar Series please click here.

  • Stephen Birman And Lucy Jackson Featured In The Lawyers Daily

    Stephen Birman and Lucy Jackson in The Lawyer's Daily | by John Schofield | Nov. 2, 2020

    Thomson Rogers lawyers Stephen Birman and Lucy Jackson was featured in The Lawyer’s Daily in an article by John Schofield titled “Lawyers hope long-term care legal actions will continue, despite pending Ontario legislation.” Discussing legislation proposed by the Ontario government that could wipe out class actions and lawsuits alleging negligence by some Ontario long-term care … Continued

  • Submissions By Thomson Rogers Regarding Bill 218

    Thomson Rogers appreciates the opportunity to make submissions regarding the proposed Bill 218, Supporting Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal Elections Act, 2020 (“Bill 218” or the “proposed legislation”). Thomson Rogers represents many of the victims who died in for-profit long-term care homes, as well as their family members, due to the COVID-19 outbreaks at the following … Continued

  • Lucy Jackson In Huffington Post article “Staff Shortages A ‘Systemic Issue’ At Hard-Hit Ottawa Care Home: Families”

    Lucy Jackson in Huffington Post | by Sherina Harris | Oct. 22, 2020

    Thomson Rogers personal injury lawyer Lucy Jackson was featured in The Huffington Post in an article titled “Staff Shortages A ‘Systemic Issue’ At Hard-Hit Ottawa Care Home: Families” by Sherina Harris. The article focuses on staff shortages at Carlingview Manor, owned by Revera Inc., a long-term care company that has the fourth-highest death toll of … Continued

  • Motor Vehicle Accident Fatalities: What Rights Do Family Members Have?

    There have been a concerning number of motor vehicle fatalities in Ontario recently. The number of pedestrians and motorists who have been killed in motor vehicle accidents in Ontario has increased gradually over the years. In 2019, 543 persons (drivers, passengers and pedestrians) were tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario. Family members … Continued

  • Thomson Rogers Webinar Series – The Burden of Proof: Proving Losses and Causation

    Thomson Rogers Webinar Series: The Burden of Proof: Proving Losses and Causation     Thank you to everyone who attended our Thomson Rogers Webinar Series “The Burden of Proof: Proving Losses and Causation” held September 25, 2020 conducted by Thomson Rogers’ personal injury lawyers Robert Ben, Deanna Gilbert and Lucy Jackson. Webinar Highlights:   • … Continued

  • Thomson Rogers Webinar Series: Techniques for Success in AB Claims

    Thomson Rogers Webinar Series: Techniques for Success in AB Claims Thank you to everyone who attended our Thomson Rogers Webinar Series “Techniques for Success in AB Claims” held July 10, 2020 conducted by Thomson Rogers’ personal injury lawyers Darcy Merkur, Deanna Gilbert and Lucy Jackson. To view all previous Thomson Rogers Webinar Series please click … Continued

  • Don’t Bail Out For Profit Long-Term Care Homes

    There are rumblings that the Ontario government is considering legislation to implement some restrictions against COVID-19 related lawsuits. In the United States, various immunities have been enacted. In some cases, the immunities are limited to protect emergency workers from potential lawsuits, and in other cases they go so far as to grant immunity to various … Continued

  • Thomson Rogers Webinar Series: COVID-19 And Nursing Homes

    Thomson Rogers Webinar Series: COVID-19 and Nursing Homes Thank you to everyone who attended our Thomson Rogers Webinar Series “COVID-19 nd Nursing Homes” held June 12, 2020 conducted by Thomson Rogers’ personal injury lawyers Stephen Birman, Lucy Jackson and Ava Williams. To view all previous Thomson Rogers Webinar Series please click here.

  • Stephen Birman and Lucy Jackson Featured In National Post In Article Discussing Altamont Care Community

    Stephen Birman and Lucy Jackson in The National Post | by Lee Berthiaume | June 7, 2020

    On June 7, 2020, Thomson Rogers lawyers Stephen Birman and Lucy Jackson were featured in an article titled “Canadian troops might be called to testify in lawsuits against long-term care homes” by Lee Berthiaume of The National Post. The article outlines how the military had more than 1,000 service members in 15 long-term care facilities … Continued

  • Lucy Jackson Discusses How Cell Phones Could Weaken Personal Injury Claims In Law Times

    Lucy Jackson in Law Times | by David Kitai | April 2, 2020

    On April 2, 2020, Thomson Rogers lawyer Lucy Jackson discussed “How cell phones could weaken personal injury claims” with David Kitai of the Law Times. Lucy explained that pedestrians who are distracted by their phones are subject to the “reverse onus” in Ontario, where the driver needs to prove they were driving with due care … Continued

  • Can Distracted Walking Hurt Your Case?

    By Lucy Jackson

    Can “distracted walking” hurt your case? We have all experienced walking on the sidewalk and being stuck behind a “slow walker” or unexpectedly being bumped into by someone with their head down and eyes glued to their phone screen. Although this can be a mere inconvenience for some pedestrians, what does it mean for pedestrian … Continued

  • Thomson Rogers at the WLAO 100th Anniversary Gala

    Thomson Rogers at the WLAO 100th Anniversary Gala sponsoring 100 years of being an active voice for women in the profession.

  • 2019 Halloween Bash in Support of SickKids Trauma Program

    On Friday, October 25, 2019, don’t miss out on the Third Annual Halloween Bash in support of the SickKids Trauma Program! The event is being held at the Goshgarian Studio on 213 Sterling Rd, Toronto. Thomson Rogers lawyers who will be out and in costume in support of a great cause will be Stacey Stevens, Lucy … Continued

  • Thomson Rogers Welcomes Two New Associates

    We are pleased to announce that Thomson Rogers welcomes Lucy Jackson and Monica Poremba as associate lawyers with the firm. Lucy Jackson has joined our personal injury advocacy group. She will be working primarily with partner Darcy Merkur. Monica Poremba has joined our municipal and planning group. She will be working mostly with partners Jeff … Continued

  • Submissions By Thomson Rogers Regarding Bill 218

    On November 4, 2020, Stephen Birman presented to the Standing Committee on Justice policy regarding Thomson Rogers’ opposition to Bill 218, which proposes to limit liability for long term care operators in respect of the spread of Covid-19. Written submissions prepared by Stephen Birman and Lucy Jackson can be found here