On the University of British Columbia campus (UBC), June 13, 2008, around 9:00 a.m., the plaintiff was rollerblading from a parking area where she had parked her car. She was heading for her campus workplace located on the west side of Wesbrook Mall. She needed to cross from the east side of Wesbrook Mall across five lanes of heavy traffic that are controlled by traffic and pedestrian lights....
The defendant, Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), seeks an order that counsel for the plaintiff, Mr. T. Harding, pay the special costs that arise out of a mistrial....
THE COURT: The defendants seek to call expert opinion evidence from Gary W. Nix who has a doctorate in special education....
Mr. Arnason was injured in a motor vehicle accident on June 6, 2008, and hired Roger Watts of Salloum Watts (the Law Firm) to represent him in a lawsuit against the defendant for damages. After signing a contingency fee agreement with the Law Firm in 2010, Roger Watts died unexpectedly in 2011....
Isabella Morena (the plaintiff) was involved in a motor-vehicle accident on September 29, 2008 (the accident) in relation to which she is claiming damages for personal injuries. Liability is admitted on behalf of the defendants and therefore, the issues before the Court relate to the assessment of damages....
The trial of this action proceeded intermittently for 25 days during the period January 10, 2011 to May 4, 2011. On May 30, 2012 I delivered Reasons for Judgment awarding the plaintiff, Mr. Minhas, damages in the amount of $76,653....
THE COURT: On July 27, 2011, Naresh Kumar was driving his taxi southbound on Capilano Road towards the intersection with the Highway 1 west on-ramp. At the same time, Isabella Taba was driving her car northbound on Capilano Road. Just as she moved through the intersection, Mr. Kumar made a left turn and the two vehicles collided....
The plaintiff, Lisa Johal, is a thirty-year-old woman who appears to be ideally suited to the hospitality industry. She has a warm and engaging personality together with a drive to succeed in her chosen career....
THE COURT: The defendants appeal a Masters order made on October 23, 2013 dismissing the defendants' application for a continued examination for discovery of the plaintiff in accordance with Rule 7-2(2)(a)....
The parties appeared before me on November 5, 2013 to assess the plaintiffs costs in respect of three actions, all related to motor vehicle accidents involving the plaintiff....