The plaintiff was a talented 13-year old hockey player when he was sexually abused by his coach. The plaintiff continued with a professional hockey career, but fell short of reaching what he says was his real potential. The question is to what extent the sexual abuse impacted the victims ability to earn income.Background...
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The defendant, Harry Pettipas, has four sons: Gregory, Blake, Trevor and Michael. Three of Harrys four sons commenced separate actions against him to recover a share of the profits realized upon the sale of property located at 56th Avenue, in Langley, B.C. Gregory and Blakes actions were dismissed and no appeals were filed. The remaining action before me involves a claim by Michael that he is entitled to a share in the sale proceeds from the 56th Avenue property due to work he performed on the property. Michael also claims that he is entitled to an interest in a company operated by Harry entitled Tripett Enterprises Inc. (Tripett), which manufactures dog food made from tripe. Lastly, Michael claims restitution for the work done in respect of a company called GLT Gemstar Limousine Technologies International Inc. (GLT). Michael developed a prototype racing vehicle and he alleges that Harry agreed to become a joint venture partner in the marketing and sale of the prototype. As a result of Harrys failure to honour the terms of their joint venture agreement, Michael claims GLT lost substantial profits and he was never paid the wages promised by his father....
Following a seven day trial the appellant, Simeon Denholme, was convicted of assault and unlawful confinement under sections 266 and 279 (2) of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46....
The defendant applied to discharge the jury and continue the trial by judge alone, pursuant to Rule 41(7) of the Rules of Court. He objects to portions of the plaintiffs closing submissions that he says have no basis in the evidence, are inflammatory and prejudicial, and could lead to the jury returning an improper verdict....
Paul Singleton is claiming damages for injuries he alleges he suffered when he was assaulted by the defendants John ONeil and Don Mace on July 11, 2007. At the time of the alleged assault, Mr. ONeil and Mr. Mace were employed as Transit Police by the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority, operating as Translink. Mr. Singleton commenced this action on July 31, 2007, and filed a notice requiring trial by jury. The trial is set for five days commencing August 16, 2010. The defendants are applying for an order that this matter be determined under Rule 68 of the Rules of Court before a judge alone....