13 Jun Lemay v. James Western Star Sterling Ltd.

             The plaintiff suffered the loss of three toes, a broken foot and ankle, a detached calf and an injured knee when the defendants’ 75-foot tractor-trailer collided into her motorcycle. The collision occurred on the west side of the intersection of Sumas Way and Vye Road in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on July 5, 2011, at approximately 9:00 a.m....

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07 Jun Dunn v. Lyon

             Ms. Dunn was a passenger on a motorcycle that collided with a vehicle driven by the defendant Susanna Lyon on August 4, 2008 in Delta, British Columbia.  Ms. Lyon filed an appearance in this action, but did not defend.   The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (“ICBC”) did not dispute that the accident was caused by the negligence of Ms. Lyon but the plaintiff and the Third Party disagree about the quantum of damages that should be awarded to compensate Ms. Dunn for the effects of the injuries caused by the Defendant’s negligence.FACTS...

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07 Jun Dakin v. Roth

             This is an appointment to assess the bills of costs of the plaintiff following a five-day trial before Mr. Justice Cole. In reasons for judgment cited at Dakin v. Roth, 2013 BCSC 8, the plaintiff was awarded $108,000.00. The order confirmed she is awarded her costs....

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04 Jun Andrusko v. Alexander

             The plaintiff, Christopher Andrusko, was involved in a motor vehicle accident on January 3, 2008 in Fort St. John. His vehicle collided with the vehicle driven by the defendant, Alison Alexander, and owned by her husband, the defendant Lee Hickman. Both were driving on a wintry afternoon and approaching each other from opposite directions on the same street. Mr. Andrusko hit Ms. Alexander’s car while she was trying to make a left-hand turn....

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29 May Beagle v. Cornelson Estate

             This action involves a claim for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident which occurred July 8, 2007 on Highway 97, a short distance north of the town of Oyama, B.C., which part of the Municipality of Lake Country, B.C located in the Okanagan Valley....

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28 May McKenzie v. Sidhu

             Melissa McKenzie (“the plaintiff”) is suing Jaspal S. Sidhu and Safeco Trucklines Ltd. (“the defendants”) in negligence for damages in relation to injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident (“the accident”) that occurred on July 18, 2008. The accident occurred when Mr. Sidhu, driving a large tractor-trailer, attempted to make a left turn into a commercial driveway across a busy thoroughfare and the trailer collided with the rear left side of the plaintiff’s vehicle. The defendant Safeco Trucklines Ltd. was the registered owner of the tractor unit and the defendant Sidhu was its “owner/operator”. Liability for the accident is in issue, as is the quantum of damages sought by the plaintiff for injuries she alleges were caused by the accident. The plaintiff seeks non-pecuniary damages, special damages, future income loss, loss of earning capacity, cost of future care and special costs for the days of the trial spent on liability....

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27 May Bannerman v. Sturrock

             Louise Bannerman was injured in a motor vehicle accident which took place on December 13, 2008.  Her car was struck when she was driving eastbound on Highway 1, in Coquitlam, east of the Brunette Street exit.  Liability is admitted.  Ms. Bannerman seeks damages.The Plaintiff...

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16 May Thorne v. Lind

             Valerie Thorne was injured when Isabelle Lind drove into the car Ms. Thorne was driving, in Kelowna, B.C. on September 6, 2006. ...

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07 May Zamperini v. Da Costa

             The plaintiff was injured in a motor vehicle accident on January 15, 2009, when a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier owned by Norman Da Costa and operated by Danica Da Costa ran a stop sign and struck her 2008 Kia Rondo on the driver’s side door. Liability for the collision is admitted by the defendants. No contributory negligence is alleged. The trial proceeded on the assessment of damages.II...

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