3 Apr 2023
Songbird Life Sciences Inc. v. Connectus Services Ltd. et al
In the case of Songbird Life Sciences Inc. v. Connectus Services Ltd. et al dated April 3, 2023, the plaintiff, Songbird Life Sciences Inc. ("Songbird"), engaged with the defendant, Connectus Services Ltd. ("Connectus"), to supply products for COVID-19 testing and monitoring. Connectus utilized these products for their work with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Winnipeg Jets hockey club, which involved two identical contracts. Songbird provided the ordered products, but Connectus lagged behind in payments, leading to the formulation of a payment plan. As Connectus failed to promptly address the overdue account, Songbird ceased supplies and initiated a lawsuit for payment. May 2021, Songbird initiated legal action, seeking $555,143.83 plus interest. Connectus contended that the payment arrangement constituted a new contract and aimed to offset damages allegedly incurred due to Songbird's actions.
Given the absence of authentic matters for a trial, the court granted summary judgment to Songbird. They were granted $555,143.83 plus pre- and post-judgment interest at the contractual rate of 19.56% per annum. The court allowed cost submissions, providing Songbird and Connectus with respective timeframes for submission and response.