18 Nov Hatchard v. Sulzle

             These reasons address a low velocity motor vehicle accident that occurred on October 13, 2010 (the “Accident”). The vehicle driven by Brian Hatchard was in the process of making a left turn onto the Fraser Highway at the same time as the vehicle driven by Johan Sulzle was making a right turn onto the Fraser Highway. The two vehicles collided side-to-side, with the impact on the passenger side of Mr. Hatchard’s vehicle. There was minor vehicle damage. Liability for the action has been admitted by the defendant....

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18 Nov Wotherspoon v. Hameluck

             In the late evening of July 27, 2009, the plaintiff sustained serious injuries when he was involved in a collision with a motor vehicle that was at that time owned and operated by the defendant. The collision occurred in the intersection of Austin Avenue and Gatineau Place in Burnaby, British Columbia. Pursuant to the order of the Registrar, dated March 28, 2014, the determination of liability for the collision was ordered to be heard separately from the assessment of damages. These reasons for judgment will therefore address only the liability issues in the case.Background...

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05 Nov Andraws v. Anslow

             The defendant has admitted complete fault for a November 22, 2011, collision in which a car that was driven by him rear-ended a van driven by the plaintiff....

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03 Nov Khosa v. Kalamatimaleki

             The plaintiff Harjot Khosa, a now 38 year-old licenced practical nurse, wife and mother of two children, was involved in a significant motor vehicle accident on February 5, 2009. Liability is admitted. Ms. Khosa alleges that she continues to suffer physical and psychological injuries, and brings this action for damages.Background...

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21 Oct Kaboly-Zadeh v. Murchison

             Kayla Kaboly-Zadeh claims damages for injuries she suffered in a car accident that occurred on the Port Mann Bridge in Surrey, B.C. on November 16, 2011. The defendant admits liability for the accident....

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16 Oct Davidge v. Fairholm

             Glen Davidge was in his truck stopped at a light when his vehicle was struck from behind by a van driven by the defendant, Brian Fairholm.  The accident occurred on September 15, 2009.  The third party, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (“ICBC”), admits that the defendant was negligent....

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10 Oct Antrobus v. Antrobus

             The plaintiff’s claim is against her parents, William and Joan Antrobus, and her uncle, Herman Antrobus and his common-law wife Shirley Antrobus.  She commenced her action on September 26, 2007....

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08 Oct Symons v. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

             This is a summary trial application brought by the plaintiff for a declaration that she is entitled to temporary total disability benefits (“TTDs”) and medical and rehabilitation benefits under Part 7 of the Insurance (Vehicle) Regulation, B.C. Reg. 447/83 (“the Regulation” or “Part 7”), and for judgment against the defendant for the cumulative total amount of those benefits that she says are payable, but which the defendant has wrongfully and unlawfully failed to pay, since the plaintiff’s involvement in a motor vehicle accident in 2008.The Accident...

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26 Sep Pistruga v. Garcia

             These Trials deal with an assessment of the damages caused to Mr. Pistruga by two separate accidents.  In the first accident on August 11, 2008 (“First Accident”), Mr. Pistruga seeks damages against Mr. Garcia.  The liability of Mr. Garcia for that accident is admitted.  In the second accident on June 7, 2012 (“Second Accident”), Mr. Pistruga seeks damages against Ms. Sterling.  Liability for that accident is not admitted.Background...

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