By Iqra Azhar ( April 10, 2025, 4:31 PM EDT) -- The Ontario Superior Court decision of Bernier v. Ottawa (Ville), 2024 ONSC 6725 underscores the importance of comprehensive waivers to shield from liability and highlights the necessity of ensuring the signer fully understands the legal implications of the waiver. This case involved a plaintiff who suffered injuries when she fell off her bicycle during a cycling event and sued the event organizers for negligence. The defendants argued that a plain reading of the waiver exonerated them from liability for the plaintiff’s losses....