Kamil Podleszanski
Kamil Podleszanski is a member of the Insurance Litigation group. Prior to joining Beard Winter, Kamil worked as in-house counsel with one of Canada’s largest insurers. He also practised law with a plaintiff-side civil litigation firm. His experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants provides clients with an invaluable perspective.
Kamil acts for clients on third-party tort claims, statutory accident benefit claims, occupiers’ liability claims, priority disputes, and loss transfer. He regularly appears before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT).
Kamil Podleszanski is a member of the Insurance Litigation group. Prior to joining Beard Winter, Kamil worked as in-house counsel with one of Canada’s largest insurers. He also practised law with a plaintiff-side civil litigation firm. His experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants provides clients with an invaluable perspective.
Kamil acts for clients on third-party tort claims, statutory accident benefit claims, occupiers’ liability claims, priority disputes, and loss transfer. He regularly appears before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT).
Kamil Podleszanski is a member of the Insurance Litigation group. Prior to joining Beard Winter, Kamil worked as in-house counsel with one of Canada’s largest insurers. He also practised law with a plaintiff-side civil litigation firm. His experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants provides clients with an invaluable perspective.
Kamil acts for clients on third-party tort claims, statutory accident benefit claims, occupiers’ liability claims, priority disputes, and loss transfer. He regularly appears before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT).
Kamil obtained his law degree from Western University in 2015. He represented his school at the Laskin Moot, a national appellate advocacy competition. He also worked as a caseworker at Community Legal Services, where he provided pro bono legal services. In 2021, he sharpened his trial advocacy skills at Osgoode Hall’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop.
Outside of work, Kamil enjoys playing recreational ice hockey, hiking with his dog, and travelling.
- Zutshi v. TD General Insurance Company, 2021 CanLII 28674 (ON LAT)
Successful defence on 10 out of 11 disputed treatment plans in a complex chronic pain, psychological injury, and concussion claim.
- Elson v TD General Insurance Company, 2020 CanLII 121329 (ON LAT)
Successful defence of all issues in dispute. The Applicant claimed chronic pain, psychological injuries, neurological injuries, and pre-existing health issues. The Applicant disputed the Minor Injury Guideline designation, six treatment plans, with interest on overdue payments.
- K.P. v Security National Insurance Company, 2020 CanLII 80287 (ON LAT)
The Applicant filed a request for reconsideration of the previous decision of the Tribunal. At issue was whether the Tribunal at first instance made an error of law in finding that the Applicant’s psychological impairments fell within the Minor Injury Guideline.
- K.P. v Security National Insurance Co., 2019 CanLII 110120 (ON LAT)
Successful defence of all issues in dispute. The Applicant claimed chronic pain and psychological impairments. The Applicant disputed the Minor Injury Guideline designation, three treatment plans, and requested both a special award and interest.
- Y.S.L. v Security National Insurance Company, 2017 CanLII 149039 (ON LAT)
Successful defence of all issues in dispute. The Applicant claimed chronic pain and psychological impairments. The Applicant disputed the Minor Injury Guideline designation, three treatment plans, and requested both a special award and interest.