24 Apr Walker v. Doe
THE COURT: These reasons arise out of an objection brought today by counsel for ICBC during the course of the cross-examination of its expert, Dr. Toor. The following facts are relevant to and underlie the application....
20 Apr Cikojevic v. Timm
Although I heard the trial of matter in January and February 2010, and gave judgment June 8, 2010, further hearings on collateral matters then ensured, most recently on April 4 and 5, 2012 and now, another day of hearings remains. At the several hearings following judgment, I have heard submissions on the following matters:a) assessment of what benefits should be deducted from the plaintiffs judgment, pursuant, s. 83(5) of the Insurance (Vehicle) Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 231 [Act];b) calculation of fees for financial management of the cost of care award;c) whether any allowance also should be made for additional fees that the trustee of the plaintiffs estate would charge; andd) what amounts should be awarded for gross up of the cost of care award....
19 Apr Fabretti v. Singh
The plaintiff has made a claim for loss of future earning capacity in her negligence action against the defendants for a motor vehicle accident. At the time of the accident, the plaintiff was engaged as a Regional Vice President (RVP) at Primerica, an independent financial services organization....
19 Apr Walker v. Doe
THE COURT: In this case, the plaintiff, Mr. Walker, alleges that he was struck by a tire from an unidentified motorist while riding his motorcycle....
16 Apr Noon v. Lawlor
This has been the trial of an action for damages for personal injuries. The plaintiff, James Noon, alleged that he was injured in a motor vehicle accident which occurred on January 22, 2009, in Nanaimo and alleges that the accident was caused solely by the negligent driving of the defendant, Gordon James Lawlor.The accident...
10 Apr Goundar v. Nguyen
The defendant Nyugen applies pursuant to Rule 7-7(5) to withdraw an admission of liability filed in a motor vehicle action. Counsel appearing for the defendants appears as agent for counsel of record, because counsel of record has reported herself to her insurer for reasons that will become apparent....
02 Apr Delgiglio v. British Columbia (Public Safety and Solicitor General)
On January 6, 2009, Mr. Del Giglio was on his way home from work at approximately 1:30 a.m. He was driving his 2002 Chevy Silverado truck north on Clarke Road toward the intersection at Smith Street in Coquitlam, British Columbia. He had a green light....
21 Mar Lennox v. New Westminster (City)
On May 30, 2006 at about 1:30 p.m. the plaintiff, Eileen Lennox, tripped over an elevation difference between sidewalk panels in front of 451 Fader Street in the City of New Westminster. Ms. Lennox fractured and dislocated her left shoulder, extensively bruised her left hip and suffered facial injuries in the ensuing fall. She was 69 years of age at the time of the trip and fall. Unfortunately, she died on November 16, 2011 after a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer....
09 Mar Persall v. Buxton
The defendant applies pursuant to Rule 12-6 to strike the plaintiffs jury notice. The principal basis for the application is the issues are said to be more intricate or complex than is appropriate for a jury trial....
24 Feb Cliff v. Dahl
Ms. Dahl applies to strike the jury notice filed by the plaintiff, Mr. Cliff. The defendants, apart from Mr. Snelgrove and Aggressive Auto Towing Ltd., support her application. Mr. Weavers counsel and Ms. Dahls counsel both made submissions to the court. For simplicity, I will refer to Ms. Dahls argument as presented for both parties but treat this proceeding as a joint application by these parties. Mr. Snelgrove and Aggressive Auto Towing Ltd. take no position with respect to the application. Mr. Cliff opposes the application on its merits and due to the delay in bringing on the application and giving notice thereof. Mr. Cliff was involved in a second motor vehicle accident and has commenced Action No. M114364 against Mr. Holmes. The parties agreed that these two actions will be heard at the same time. Mr. Holmes supports the application to strike the jury notice....