Kathryn Ball
Partner
Kathryn's practice focuses on health law and insurance law. She represents health professionals and public entities in litigation and regulatory matters, offering informed, analytical advice shaped by her experience as both counsel and former nurse.
Areas of Expertise
Medical Malpractice and Professional Negligence
Regulatory Proceedings Involving Health Professionals
Insurance Defence and Municipal Liability
Police Defence Litigation
Class Actions Involving Healthcare and Public Institutions
Education
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2015)
J.D., University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law (2014)
B.N.Sc, Queen’s University (2011)
Education
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2015)
J.D., University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law (2014)
B.N.Sc, Queen’s University (2011)
Education
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2015)
J.D., University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law (2014)
B.N.Sc, Queen’s University (2011)
Awards and Recognition
Selected by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Health Care Law and Medical Negligence
Awards and Recognition
Selected by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Health Care Law and Medical Negligence
Awards and Recognition
Selected by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Health Care Law and Medical Negligence
Noteworthy Cases
McKee v Shahid, 2024 ONSC 4258
Jacob v Canada (Attorney General), 2024 ONCA 648
Pugliese v. Chartwell, 2024 ONSC 1135
JG v Travelers Canada, 2018 CanLII 76431
Applicant v Travelers Canada, 2017 CanLII 93464Successful summary judgments in malpractice claims
Noteworthy Cases
McKee v Shahid, 2024 ONSC 4258
Jacob v Canada (Attorney General), 2024 ONCA 648
Pugliese v. Chartwell, 2024 ONSC 1135
JG v Travelers Canada, 2018 CanLII 76431
Applicant v Travelers Canada, 2017 CanLII 93464Successful summary judgments in malpractice claims
Noteworthy Cases
McKee v Shahid, 2024 ONSC 4258
Jacob v Canada (Attorney General), 2024 ONCA 648
Pugliese v. Chartwell, 2024 ONSC 1135
JG v Travelers Canada, 2018 CanLII 76431
Applicant v Travelers Canada, 2017 CanLII 93464Successful summary judgments in malpractice claims
Representative Work
Representing healthcare professionals in civil actions and regulatory matters, including investigations, complaints, discipline, fitness to practice, and registration matters before health colleges in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Defending insureds on behalf of insurance companies in complex civil litigation matters, including class action proceedings.
Representative Work
Representing healthcare professionals in civil actions and regulatory matters, including investigations, complaints, discipline, fitness to practice, and registration matters before health colleges in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Defending insureds on behalf of insurance companies in complex civil litigation matters, including class action proceedings.
Representative Work
Representing healthcare professionals in civil actions and regulatory matters, including investigations, complaints, discipline, fitness to practice, and registration matters before health colleges in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Defending insureds on behalf of insurance companies in complex civil litigation matters, including class action proceedings.
Memberships
Law Society of Ontario
College of Nurses of Ontario (RN, Non-Practising Class)
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Memberships
Law Society of Ontario
College of Nurses of Ontario (RN, Non-Practising Class)
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Memberships
Law Society of Ontario
College of Nurses of Ontario (RN, Non-Practising Class)
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
A Natural Progression into Health Law
Kathryn Ball is a partner in Lerners Toronto office and a member of the Health Law, and Specialty Risk and Insurance groups.
Known for a detailed and analytical approach to her work, Kathryn is committed to responsiveness and keeping clients informed, so they are comfortable with the legal process.
Health law was a natural progression for Kathryn, who, while earning a Bachelor of Nursing Science, took placements that provided her practical experience in clinical settings.
Kathryn is also experienced in assisting regulated health professionals in matters before the various regulatory colleges in Ontario. She also acts as independent legal counsel for a busy regulatory College, and has experience acting as counsel for regulators in civil litigation matters. As a result of her experience, she is able to offer advice from both the perspective of members and regulators.
Placing value on teamwork and exchange of ideas, Kathryn enjoys mentoring associates and articling students.
Kathryn Ball is a partner in Lerners Toronto office and a member of the Health Law, and Specialty Risk and Insurance groups.
Known for a detailed and analytical approach to her work, Kathryn is committed to responsiveness and keeping clients informed, so they are comfortable with the legal process.
Health law was a natural progression for Kathryn, who, while earning a Bachelor of Nursing Science, took placements that provided her practical experience in clinical settings. Representing both physicians and other health care professionals, Kathryn has extensive experience on medical malpractice and negligence files.
Kathryn is also experienced in assisting regulated health professionals in matters before the various regulatory colleges in Ontario. She also acts as independent legal counsel for a busy regulatory College, and has experience acting as counsel for regulators in civil litigation matters. As a result of her experience, she is able to offer advice from both the perspective of members and regulators.
The other side of Kathryn’s practice focuses on specialty risk and insurance, typically for municipalities, in matters relating to sidewalk and road disrepair, and for police forces facing allegations of negligent investigations or malicious prosecutions. She also has class actions experience in matters involving long-term care homes and public universities.
Placing value on teamwork and exchange of ideas, Kathryn enjoys mentoring associates and articling students.
Kathryn Ball is a partner in Lerners Toronto office and a member of the Health Law, and Specialty Risk and Insurance groups.
Known for a detailed and analytical approach to her work, Kathryn is committed to responsiveness and keeping clients informed, so they are comfortable with the legal process.
Health law was a natural progression for Kathryn, who, while earning a Bachelor of Nursing Science, took placements that provided her practical experience in clinical settings. Representing both physicians and other health care professionals, Kathryn has extensive experience on medical malpractice and negligence files.
Kathryn is also experienced in assisting regulated health professionals in matters before the various regulatory colleges in Ontario. She also acts as independent legal counsel for a busy regulatory College, and has experience acting as counsel for regulators in civil litigation matters. As a result of her experience, she is able to offer advice from both the perspective of members and regulators.
The other side of Kathryn’s practice focuses on specialty risk and insurance, typically for municipalities, in matters relating to sidewalk and road disrepair, and for police forces facing allegations of negligent investigations or malicious prosecutions. She also has class actions experience in matters involving long-term care homes and public universities.
Placing value on teamwork and exchange of ideas, Kathryn enjoys mentoring associates and articling students.
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Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.
Reach Out
Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.