Coscarella Dentistry Professional Corporation v. Harvey

2025 ONCA 118 (CanLII)Court of Appeal for OntarioDecided Employment contract

Dentist Confidentiality & Solicitation Appeal

Summary

An appeal by a dental corporation against a trial judge's decision that a departing associate dentist did not breach confidentiality, fiduciary duties, or engage in improper solicitation of patients. The Court of Appeal reviewed whether the dentist's access to patient records to notify them of the practice relocation constituted a breach of professional obligations or contractual good faith.

Outcome

appeal dismissed

Key Factors

  • confidentiality
  • fiduciary duty
  • solicitation of patients
  • patient records
  • good faith

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