Is a plaintiff required to conduct a job search as a condition for a damages award?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Simmons v. Webb, 2008 CanLII 67908 (ON SC):

While it is true that the plaintiff made no formal applications for employment with other firms, I am of the view that the steps that he did take were entirely commensurate with his circumstances. A plaintiff is not required to conduct a fruitless job search as a pre-condition to a damages award. See Veer v. Dover at para 55.

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