03 Dec Ntibarimungu v. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

             The plaintiff sustained injuries in a motor-vehicle accident on December 23, 2007 and reported the claim to the defendant, Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (“ICBC”). Initially, as a result of his injuries, he received medical rehabilitation and disability benefits under part 7 of the Insurance (Vehicle) Act and Regulations....

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27 Nov Woodford v. Owen

             THE REGISTRAR:  This is an assessment of costs.  I will deal first with the tariff costs.  The plaintiff was injured in a motor vehicle accident on December 27, 2010.  The action was set for trial for three days commencing August 21, 2013.  The action settled on July 31, 2013....

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22 Nov Nair v. Cindric

             This is a claim for damages for personal injuries suffered as a result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on December 23, 2009 (the “accident”) at the intersection of 96 Avenue and Scott Road in Surrey, British Columbia. Liability is not in issue....

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21 Nov Wong v. Trueit

             THE COURT:  This is an application to adjourn a trial set for three days commencing December the 3rd and arising out of a motor vehicle accident.  The application is made by the plaintiff and counsel have both argued their perspectives thoroughly, ably, and succinctly.  It has been a long week.  I have heard a lot of applications.  There has been a complete spectrum in that respect.  I am glad to say that today's was at the very professional and competent end of the spectrum....

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01 Nov Kasim v. Spittel

             THE COURT:  The plaintiff applies, under Rule 14‑1(29), for a review of the assessment of the plaintiff's bill of costs that was made by a Master on June 11, 2013. The facts which underlie this application are straightforward and not in dispute....

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01 Nov Ladret v. Stephens

             The plaintiff Heather Ladret’s claim is for damages for personal injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident on July 2, 2009 on Vancouver Island on the Island Highway when the defendant, Natasha Grsic, turned in front of the plaintiff’s on-coming vehicle, resulting in a T-bone collision.  The plaintiff was injured in the accident.  Liability is admitted, and the issues at trial relate to the assessment of damages. ...

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25 Oct Cebula v. Smith

             This action arises as a result of a motor vehicle accident (the “Accident”) that occurred in the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia.  Liability and damages are in dispute....

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15 Oct Latek v. Krol

             In this case the plaintiff, Mathew Latek, seeks damages for injuries he suffered in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on May 20, 2011. The defendant, Meiczyslaw Krol, admits he is liable for the full extent of Mr. Latek’s injuries. The dispute between the parties is over the amount of damages that Mr. Latek is entitled to recover.Credibility...

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08 Oct Foster v. Chandel

             The defendants seek orders removing this action from Fast Track and requiring the plaintiff to attend an independent medical examination with a psychiatrist. The relief sought is somewhat intertwined. An order for a psychiatric examination may increase the length of the trial and add to the overall complexity of the proceeding thus supporting the removal of the action from Fast Track....

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