Facts: 1917196 Ontario Ltd., operating as Save On Contracting, filed a claim against Sadaf Kazmi and others, resulting in a complex legal dispute involving a construction project. Save On’s claim was dismissed, and its lien claim was discharged. The defendants counterclaimed, winning $517,454.66 in damages.

Issues: The primary issue was the cost allocation and the responsibility for the project's financial discrepancies. Subsequent proceedings addressed costs, interest, and the personal liability of Save On’s principal, Noorullah Kamil.

Court's Ruling: The court ordered Save On to pay the defendants substantial indemnity costs, totaling $225,000, to be paid jointly and severally by Save On and Kamil. Kamil was found personally liable due to his dominant and improper conduct affecting the company's legal strategy and case management.

Costs/Damages: The court awarded substantial indemnity costs in favour of the defendants, set at $225,000, alongside the ordered damages of $517,454.66. Prejudgment and post-judgment interest calculations were also specified, with adjustments made for the rate and period applicable.