10490423 Canada Inc. v. 1951584 Ontario Inc. et al.
10490423 CANADA INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

Melkon Kechichian

1951584 ONTARIO INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Pallett Valo LLP
Lawyer(s)

Sarah Rustomji

ANTRANIK KECHICHIAN
Law Firm / Organization
Pallett Valo LLP
Lawyer(s)

Sarah Rustomji

OPTICAL VISION OF CANADA LTD.
Law Firm / Organization
Pallett Valo LLP
Lawyer(s)

Sarah Rustomji

Key Points

  1. Motion to Dismiss:

    • 195 Ontario moved to dismiss the action due to 104 Canada's non-compliance with court orders and overall delay.
    • The court granted the dismissal, citing failures to comply with two court orders and delays in litigation.
  2. Background:

    • 104 Canada and Optical Vision operated eye care clinics at the same address. Antranik Kechichian was involved in both businesses.
    • In 2018, 104 Canada leased the property from Optical Vision for ten years.
  3. Prior Legal Actions:

    • In 2019, 195 Ontario sued Antranik and Optical Vision, winning a judgment in 2021 for damages and property possession.
    • 104 Canada was evicted in January 2022 and subsequently sued 195 Ontario.
  4. Procedural Delays:

    • The court detailed numerous delays and failures by 104 Canada, including not appointing new legal counsel after their original lawyers withdrew.
  5. Contested Adjournment:

    • On January 11, 2024, the court denied 104 Canada’s request for adjournment due to insufficient efforts to retain counsel.
  6. Final Decision:

    • The action was dismissed due to non-compliance and delays.
    • 195 Ontario was awarded costs, with further instructions for resolving cost disputes. No amount was specified.
Superior Court of Justice - Ontario
CV-22-88557
Corporate & commercial law
Defendant