23 Sep Surerus v. Leroux
This is an application by the defendant for leave to withdraw the admission of liability which was pled in the statement of defence....
20 Sep Cue v. Breitkreuz
On April 30, 2010, I gave reasons for judgment dismissing the plaintiffs claim for injuries arising out of a motor vehicle accident. Counsel have now made submissions on the issue of costs....
17 Sep Vershinin v. Hayward
The plaintiff in this personal injury claim, Mr. Adrian Vershinin, was injured in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on April 19, 2005, when he was struck by a vehicle that ran a red light. The force of the impact converted his vehicle into unrecognizable scrap from the A pillars forward, and caused the deployment of both front airbags. Mr. Vershinin had tried in vain to avoid the accident by swerving, turning the steering wheel with his right hand, and bracing himself. The impact forced him forward onto his right arm. ...
16 Sep Thomas v. Thompson
This action arises out of a rear‑end collision which occurred at the intersection of Highway 97 and McCurdy Road in Kelowna on June 27, 2005. A car being driven by the plaintiff was stopped at a traffic control on Highway 97 when he was struck from behind by a truck operated by Joshua Thompson. Liability has been admitted; Mr. Thompson gave in evidence that he had been momentarily distracted; the highway was slippery and he knew before impact that he would not be able to stop in time to avoid the impact. There was considerable damage to the front of the defendants older model pickup truck, and damage as well to the rear of the plaintiffs car which was estimated to be approximately $2,500. Both vehicles were seemingly operable, although the plaintiff says he arranged for his car to be towed....
16 Sep Knight v. Belton
Ms. Knight was injured on March 29, 2008, when the van she was driving was struck from the rear by a pickup truck. Mr. Belton admitted that his negligence caused the collision. Ms. Knights claim for damages proceeded to a five-day trial....
15 Sep Vedan v. Stevens
THE COURT: On July 16, 2004, the infant plaintiff, Inquala Vedan, was injured in a motor vehicle accident. By consent order, the parties agreed that the issues of liability and quantum would be tried separately, with liability being tried first. These are my reasons with regard to liability....
14 Sep Weiss v. Koenig
This is a motor vehicle claim. The plaintiff alleges that as a result of the accident, which occurred on February 18, 2006, he suffered various injuries including bilateral impairment of his hearing. The matter is set for seven days of trial commencing October 17, 2011....
14 Sep Houston v. Kine
The plaintiff, Melanie Houston, claims damages for injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident on February 2, 2006 at Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive in Coquitlam, British Columbia. Liability is admitted by the defendants. Ms. Houston seeks compensation for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life; loss of opportunity to earn income in the past; diminished earning capacity; future care, loss of homemaking capacity and special damages....
10 Sep Wright v. Brauer
This is an application by the defendants in a motor vehicle accident case to have the plaintiff attend and submit to a medical examination by an orthopaedic surgeon September 9, 2010. The trial in this action is set for November 18, 2010. ...
09 Sep Neumann v. Eskoy
The plaintiff in this action seeks damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident on August 9, 2006 when the vehicle operated by the plaintiff was rear ended by a vehicle operated by the defendant, Mr. Eskoy. Liability is admitted....