Case Law
Social Media Used as Evidence in Court Cases
Case law is constantly emerging to confirm the detrimental effect that social media usage can have on client’s settlement values. We will continuously update this page with our analysis of the latest case law examples of the impact of social media usage on personal injury and disability settlement values. We will also post unreported decisions shared by other Law Firms who share the same philosophy about client social media posts.
Social Media Evidence Used in Limited Capacity on A Ruling for The Future Loss of Income – Nova Scotia
In MacVicar Estate v MacDonald, a ruling on damages for future loss of income used social media evidence in a limited capacity through the “snapshot” in time approach.
Social Media Used to Cast Doubt on Plaintiff’s Physical Limitations – Ontario
In Mudinger v Ashton, social media evidence was used against the plaintiff to cast doubt on the seriousness of her physical limitations post-accident.