09 Nov Araujo v. Vincent
THE COURT: Nature of the Claim...
31 Oct Callahan v. Kim
The 63-year-old plaintiff, Leo Callahan, was riding his bicycle in a pedestrian crosswalk when he was struck by a car driven by the defendant, Taeju Kim. Liability for the accident, causation of the injuries, and the amount of damages are all in issue.Analysis:A. Liability for the Accident1. How did the Accident Happen?...
30 Oct Wright v. Thomas
THE COURT: In this personal injury action, the defendant seeks leave to make use of at trial various medical‑legal reports prepared in relation to an earlier action brought by the plaintiff. That action was resolved at a trial in 2007 before a judge and jury. Mr. Farquhar was defence counsel in the earlier action, but the plaintiff was represented by another lawyer....
17 Oct Pardo v. Chen
This is a trial of two actions. By Master McNaughtons order dated August 12, 2012, the two actions are being tried at the same time....
27 Sep Young v. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
By way of a summary trial under Rule 9-7, the plaintiff is seeking a declaration that he is entitled to accident, medical, rehabilitation and disability benefits under Part VII of the Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 231, and the Regulations thereto (Part VII). The plaintiff said at the hearing of this matter that he is not seeking payment thereof but an order declaring his entitlement to such benefits....
24 Sep Taylor v. Depew
Eleven years ago the plaintiffs motorbike collided head-on with the defendants dune buggy on a narrow dirt road as each rounded a corner. The force of the collision fractured the plaintiffs thigh bone just above the knee. Liability for the accident, causation of the injuries sustained, and the amount of damages are all in issue.ANALYSIS1. How did the accident happen?...
14 Sep Hardychuk v. Johnstone
The plaintiff, Riechelle Hardychuk, claims damages for personal injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on May 20, 2006. The defendants admit liability but dispute the nature and extent of Ms. Hardychuks alleged injuries and the amount of damages claimed....
11 Sep Maya Naks v. Hesse
Maya Adriana Naks Williams, an infant, is the plaintiff in an action for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident which occurred on February 26, 2005. Ms. Sawicka, her litigation guardian, is her aunt. Her older sister, Brandy, also brings an action for damages....
10 Sep Rizzotti v. Doe
This action is as a result of three different motor vehicle accidents that the plaintiff was involved in. The first accident occurred on June 25, 2005, on Highway 22 near Trail, British Columbia. The second accident occurred on December 29, 2006, on Columbia Avenue in Castlegar, British Columbia. The third accident occurred on September 4, 2008, on Knight Street in Vancouver, British Columbia....
07 Sep Samson v. Aubin
Mr. Manson is a single, 31-year old lifelong resident of Port Alberni. He is also the father of a 13-year old son who resides with his biological mother....