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Living Rock Ministries – Soupfest – Helping Youth at Risk
Get ready and bring your appetite; the 22nd annual Soupfest starts soon! Come together for a cause and enjoy a fun, local, culinary experience on Tuesday, February 27, at the Convention Centre by Carmen’s!
Announcing Our Name Change
As of November 1, 2023, we are reverting to our original name, Hooper Law. While our name may change, our dedication to providing exceptional legal services and our impeccable courtroom track record remain unchanged.
Do I Have A Claim?
If you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s actions, or inaction, the particular type of claim isn’t too important. What is important is that you’ve been hurt, physically, emotionally or economically, often all of the above.
City of Hamilton faces 23 legal claims over Red Hill crashes — on top of a $250-million class-action lawsuit
Tens of millions of dollars in individual lawsuits against the city are waiting in the wings, whether or not a class-action lawsuit over Hamilton’s slippery parkway goes ahead.
Rob Hooper Named as the Emilius Irving Award Recipient
We are proud to announce that our own Rob Hooper has been chosen by the Hamilton Law Association’s Board of Trustees as the 2022 recipient of the Emilius Irving Award.
19th Annual United Way Sopinka Luncheon
In a time where the sense of community is being eroded by the isolation of the pandemic, the legal communities of Hamilton and Halton came together this Fall, as they have for the past 18 years, and demonstrated the power of community through the Sopinka Legal Luncheon held November 17, 2020.
New Ontario law will allow only 60 days for possible slip and fall claim
People injured in slip and fall accidents in Ontario will soon need to think about legal action a lot sooner after their accident than they ever have in the past thanks to changes coming to the law that have significantly shortened the time within which to provide notice of a claim.
Rob Hooper Gives RHVP Update on Bill Kelly Radio Show
Will the Red Hill Valley Parkway class action lawsuit go ahead? To recap the case and provide an update, Robert Hooper of Hooper Law joins Greg Brady, Guest Host for the Bill Kelly Show on Global News Radio.
Lawyer says $250M Red Hill Valley Parkway class action against Hamilton moving slowly
Robert Hooper, from the firm Hooper Law, says the families of crash victims filed documents on Tuesday and have asked for their $250-million class action to go forward. Hooper says due to COVID-19 the case is not moving as quickly as he and his clients had hoped.
Ontario Crown attorneys seek to delayed return to court over COVID-19 fears
Crown attorneys in Ontario want to delay returning to courthouses next week over fears related to COVID-19, the lawyers' union said in court documents. The Ontario Crown Attorneys Association is seeking an injunction to delay the province's plans to reopen 44 courthouses starting next week.
Pandemic precautions: When will the courts re-open?
Following the March 2020 suspension of all in-person operations at the Ontario Superior Court in March 2020 there have been many changes, and associated challenges, in the way that the legal system has operated over the last few months.
Retirement home regulator revokes licence of residence evacuated after COVID-19 ‘crisis’
The Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) has issued an order to revoke the licence of the Rosslyn Retirement Residence in Hamilton, site of the city's deadliest COVID-19 outbreak.
Low staff, 83 coronavirus cases at Rosslyn retirement home in Hamilton, Ont.
Paul Johnson, director of Hamilton’s emergency operations centre (EOC), says the city was brought on board to address the problem on Friday and that “staffing levels are critical” at the facility.
Horwath points to ‘extreme neglect’ at Rosslyn, says owners should have licences stripped
"No senior should ever again have to live in a facility that puts their health, safety and wellbeing at risk," wrote the Ontario NDP leader.
Two new COVID-19 deaths in Hamilton connected to Rosslyn retirement home, city says
Public health said the shortage in staff was due to 19 workers testing positive at the facility and generally low staffing levels provider organizations tend to keep.
Families of Rosslyn residents feel ‘disgusted’ and ‘helpless’ after retirement home evacuation
"I'm just disgusted with the lack of quality treatment considering the amount of money people pay to be in these places. It's just shameful the way they're not caring for them properly," said Wilson.
2 more Rosslyn residents die of COVID-19
Paul Johnson, director of Hamilton's emergency operations centre, said the home seemed to lack a "true understanding" about the importance of infection prevention and control.
Outbreak at Rosslyn Retirement Residence claims another life
The toll the virus can take was painfully clear Monday as another resident has died in the outbreak at Rosslyn Retirement Residence, bringing Hamilton’s death toll to 33.
Robert Hooper Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Robert J. Hooper has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Robert Hooper: A Casual Conversation with a Seasoned Litigator
The Hamilton Law Association presents "From Mediation to Trial, Tips from a Distinguished Trial Lawyer". Rob Hooper provides answers to difficult questions in this online seminar.
Mary Grosso – 2020 OTLA Cup
Hooper Law proudly sponsors the 2020 OTLA Cup. Mary Grosso and other lawyers from the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association volunteer their time each year to support the development of trial skills, civility and professionalism amongst law school students by organizing the OTLA Cup.
Red Hill Valley Parkway Inquiry – Oral Submissions Hearing
Commissioner Mr. Justice Wilton-Siegel hears oral submissions from nine applicants, including Robert Hooper representing Hooper Law.
Crash victims shut out of formal participation in Red Hill Valley Parkway judicial inquiry
No crash victims or family members have been granted standing to formally participate in a judicial inquiry into Hamilton's slippery Red Hill Valley Parkway mystery.
Apology to citizens as staff admit report on asphalt issues on Red Hill Parkway hidden for years
Hamilton city staff have issued an extraordinary apology to the public after admitting a damning report raising concerns about the friction levels of the asphalt on the deadly Red Hill Valley Parkway was kept under wraps for six years.
Acquittal quashed over jury instructions – Homeowner who gunned down car thief to be tried anew
A Hamilton-area homeowner who gunned down a would-be car thief seconds after a driveway confrontation will have to stand trial again on second-degree murder, Ontario's top court ruled on Wednesday.
Ontario court rejects acquittal of Hamilton-area man found not guilty of 2nd-degree murder
Khill still faces an ongoing civil lawsuit in which Styres’ relatives are seeking more than $2 million in damages. Their lawyer, Rob Hooper, said on Wednesday that Khill has refused to be examined until the criminal case is resolved but the Appeal Court decision is what they were hoping for.
Mary Grosso Appointed to HLA Board of Trustees
In 2020, Mary Grosso was appointed Chair of Continuing Professional Development Committee for the Hamilton Law Association.
Families of crash victims, consultant behind friction report among applicants at RHVP inquiry
The safety of the highway has been an issue in recent years. Several families of people injured or killed there have insisted the highway is unsafe. Some are suing the city now. Robert Hooper is the lawyer representing 200-250 parties involved in a class action suit.
Families of Red Hill Valley Parkway crash victims launch $250M class-action lawsuit against City of Hamilton
Rob Hooper, from the Hooper firm and the lead lawyer in the claim, told Global News Radio that they are also seeking damages for the hidden study of 2013 and lack of remedial measures taken by the city in response to that report.
Supreme Court dismisses Hamilton’s attempt to appeal decision in crash that hurt 4 kids
"Our clients have waited a long time for justice." Robert Hooper represented the other two children hurt and said their family was "ecstatic" after the Supreme Court's decision.
City of Hamilton loses Supreme Court appeal, found partially liable for 2007 crash
"My clients who were children and (are) now adults are extremely satisfied the liability case has come to an end in their favour," said lawyer Rob Hooper, who represented the Smith plaintiffs.
Hamilton mulls more friction tests on ‘slippery’ Red Hill ahead of repaving
Rob Hooper, a lawyer retained by the families of some Red Hill crash victims, said he has alerted the city to the possibility his clients may want their own "independent testing" on the parkway.
Hamilton MPP calls on Ford government to assist city with Red Hill judicial inquiry
NDP MPP Paul Miller made the statement in the provincial legislature on Thursday afternoon, urging the Ford government to provide financial assistance for the inquiry.
Mayor pushes for external investigation into why Red Hill report was lost
Hamilton lawyer Rob Hooper has worked with some of those families and said he's been contacted by several people about the possibility of "individual lawsuits or the availability of a class action lawsuit."
Councillor feels ‘betrayed’ in light of Red Hill Valley Parkway bombshell report
A city councillor says he and his colleagues feel “betrayed” after learning about the bombshell Red Hill report.
Families of those killed on slippery parkway considering class-action lawsuit
For Tandra Henderson, the mother of 19-year-old Jordyn Hastings who died with her best friend Olivia Smosarski when their car crossed the grassy median on the RHVP May 5, 2015, news of this report is upsetting, said her lawyer Rob Hooper.
Bombshell admission: Buried study highlighted slippery Red Hill asphalt
Of the 994 crashes on municipal parkways between 2012 and 2015, 668 were on the Red Hill compared to 326 on the Linc. That includes seven deaths in that time period on the creek valley parkway that prompted families of victims to appeal for safety measures like median barriers.
Family of Jon Styres suing Peter Khill for $2M
The spouse and two daughters of Jon Styres are suing Peter Khill, who admitted to shooting and killing Styres, for “loss of care” and “psychological damages” totalling more than $2 million.
Hamilton man acquitted in shooting death of Indigenous man now faces civil lawsuit
“The claim pleads both an intentional act and a negligent act,” Rob Hooper told The Canadian Press. “We will look at his testimony and decide how to proceed.”
Styres family suing shooter Khill for $2 million
The family of a slain Six Nations father of two is suing the man who shot him for more than $2 million as the fallout over the controversial criminal verdict continues. Hooper Law Offices in Hamilton is representing Hill and her daughters.
Family of Jon Styres suing man who killed him for $2M
The spouse and two daughters of Jon Styres are suing the man who shot and killed him for damages totalling more than $2 million, alleging Peter Khill shot the First Nations man twice as he "fled."
‘Wanton and reckless disregard’: Woman’s family sues London hospital, doctors
"Jenepher spoke out herself when she was able about trying to get better care and processes for people with mental health issues and her mom wants to continue with that purpose in the hopes that nothing like this will happen again," said Hooper Law
New Law Society of Ontario Referral Fee rules and documents
When you refer your client who has had a motor vehicle accident, suffered an injury from medical malpractice, been sexually assaulted or has another personal injury issue, we have these referral fee documents ready, to minimize the administrative hurdles for your office to satisfy the new LSO requirements.
Robert Hooper – 75th President of The Hamilton Law Association
The Hamilton Law Association is pleased to announce that Robert Hooper has been acclaimed as the 75th President of The Hamilton Law Association for the 2017-2018 term.
Children’s role in negligence at heart of case
“The law on contributory negligence of children has been pretty clear in this country for years. The judge applied it to these facts,” Rob Hooper says.
City loses appeal in $8-million schoolboy accident case
"This will help him with some quality of life," family lawyer Robert J. Hooper said over the weekend. "I'm ecstatic for Dean and his family."
OTLA – Lexfund v. Ferro
These breaches of the Act by Lexfund “were not technical; they went to the very heart of the reason for the Act coming into force”. Justice Sloan held that there was actual prejudice to the borrowers in this case.
Woman, 89, wins $200,000 in suit with city over sidewalk
The courts have ordered Hamilton to pay almost $200,000 in damages to 89-year-old Blanche Worthey, after she tripped and injured herself on a heaved portion of sidewalk near her former home on Upper Sherman Avenue in 2012.
Hamilton hit with $8-million judgment in schoolboy’s accident
Saumur suffered extensive injuries that have changed the course of his life, said his lawyer Robert Hooper. A judge apportioned 50% blame for the accident to the car's driver and 50% to the city.
Sexual assault victim awarded $1.5 million
Hooper, an experienced litigator, said the case is very unusual — it’s not typical for sexual assault victims to sue their attackers and the ones who do don’t get $1.5 million judgments.
Living Rock Soupfest set for Feb. 6
Lawyer Robert Hooper, one of the Soupfest sponsors, said he's involved with the Living Rock because of the positive impact its work has on the community. "There are lots of youth that need that hand to help push them up a bit, and that extra word of encouragement."
City grant recipient still owes sex assault victim
“The sexual assault changed the whole course of her life,” says her lawyer, Rob Hooper. “From her perspective, it’s upsetting to see he can carry on. That this guy can still appear at City Hall and gain money and she’s had to re-engineer her whole life over this.
Sex assault victim wins $300,000 from Hess Village night club manager
The civil award against night club manager Denis Vranich and Elixir Lounge and Night Club came out of a lawsuit filed by the victim, a waitress at the club. It includes more than $26,000 to pay for psychological counselling for her.
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