25 Apr Ahadi v. Valdez

Posted at 12:47h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             In December 2005, the plaintiff, Khatera Ahadi, was a 16-year-old student, in Grade 11 at John Oliver Secondary School.  She had a part-time job working at the McDonald’s at Main St. and Terminal Avenue.  On New Year’s Eve, Ms. Ahadi left work some time before 9 p.m. and got on the southbound Fraser bus to go home.  Ms. Ahadi lived with her parents and siblings in the 1000 block of E. 55th Avenue, east of Fraser St.  She got off the bus at the bus stop on the west side of Fraser St., just south of E. 55th Avenue.  Some other passengers got off at the same time.  Her mother and middle brother were waiting for her on the other side of Fraser St., to walk her home. ...

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24 Apr Prince v. Quinn

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The plaintiff, Lenore Marie Prince, claims damages for personal injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident. Liability for the collision is admitted by the defendants. The extent of the injuries and their effect upon the plaintiff, and thus the quantum of damages, are the subject of dispute.The Circumstances...

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22 Apr Midgley v. Nguyen

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The plaintiff, Scott Midgley, alleges he was injured in a motor vehicle accident on March 26, 2004 (the “2004 Accident”). The defendants have admitted liability for the 2004 Accident. At issue in this action is the assessment of Mr. Midgley’s claim for damages....

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19 Apr Jurczak v. Mauro

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             This judgment concerns an assessment of the plaintiff’s damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident (“MVA”) of December 22, 2006.  Judgment is sought only against the defendant Mauro (“the defendant”).  By agreement, the matter is no longer proceeding against the other two defendants....

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19 Apr Sepasi v. Smotrov

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The plaintiff Seyed Sepasi was driving a taxi on April 6, 2007 when the right rear passenger side of his vehicle was struck by a vehicle owned by the defendant Four Star Auto Lease Ltd. and driven by the defendant Dmitriy Smotrov.  The accident occurred around 10:30 in the evening when Mr. Sepasi was attempting to enter the Shell gas station at the northeast intersection of Granville Street and 71st Avenue, Vancouver. The parties have agreed to sever liability and damages....

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18 Apr Gonzales v. Voskakis

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             This motor vehicle case resulted in a modest award in favour of the plaintiff, Jennifer Gonzales, after a 12-day trial. Reasons were issued on February 13, 2013: Gonzales v. Voskakis, 2013 BCSC 215 (the “Reasons”)....

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18 Apr Nelson v. Coyle

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             THE COURT:  The plaintiff, Chastity Nelson, seeks damages for injuries sustained in three car accidents. The defendants, Messrs. Erwin, Coyle, and Chapman, admit liability for the accidents. In issue are, first, the effect of the injuries caused by the defendants' negligence and, second, the quantum of damages.BACKGROUND...

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18 Apr Moritz v. Schmitz

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The plaintiff Clarissa Moritz was the back-seat passenger in a motor vehicle, driven by defendant Amanda Hughes and owned by defendant Sheila Schmitz, on November 21, 2007 when it collided with a vehicle driven by the defendant Cody Vieira. Liability is admitted....

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