10 Mar Haynes v. Haynes

             On September 21, 2012, the plaintiff, Buddy Haynes, was riding as a passenger in a 1994 Chevrolet half-ton four-wheel drive pickup truck. It was owned and driven by his father, the defendant, Arthur Brian Haynes....

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08 Mar Swieczko v. Nehme

             This is a claim for damages for personal injuries that the plaintiff suffered in a "T-bone" motor vehicle accident that occurred at around 7:00 p.m. on October 29, 2011 (the "Accident")....

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08 Mar Gawlick v. Lim

             THE COURT:  This is an application by the defendants for an order that the plaintiff attend a defence medical examination by a Dr. Waseem, a physiatrist, on March 21, 2016, and for costs....

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08 Mar Willis v. A.G. Woodward Roofing

             THE COURT:  This application before me is a particularly difficult one because of the potential consequences and the conflict between the authorities that continue to reflect the general view that severance is a very unusual relief granted in if not exceptional circumstances, then circumstances which go a long way towards being exceptional. It is a battle with efficiency and allowing people access to the courts and as Rule 1 says a just and speedy, we can eliminate that in this particular case, but determination of the matter on its merits, a phrase that is often left off many of these considerations. But enough about the preliminary comments. ...

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04 Mar Lacayo v. Guitard

             This case concerns the plaintiff Carmen Lacayo’s claim that she suffered debilitating injuries in a 2008 car accident, to which liability is admitted. She seeks non-pecuniary damages of $200,000, an in trust claim for her husband of $30,000, an in trust claim for her daughter of $1,000, $80,000 compensation for her loss of housekeeping capacity, $200,000 to pay for the costs her future care, and $20,000 for damage to her income earning capacity....

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01 Mar Sturdy v. Dhadda

             THE COURT:  These are oral reasons for decision. In the event a transcript is requested, I reserve the right to edit them. The result will not change....

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22 Feb Liu v. Bipinchandra

             The plaintiff, Ms. Liu, was injured in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on South West Marine Drive in Vancouver on September 24, 2008 (the “Accident”). The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (the “Third Party”), accepts that the defendant, Mr. Bipinchandra, was liable for the Accident. The principal issues raised by this case are:i)        the extent or severity of Ms. Liu’s injuries;ii)        whether Ms. Liu properly mitigated her losses; andiii)       what past and future loss of capacity Ms. Liu suffered.Background...

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19 Feb Carmichael v. Kwon

             The plaintiff, Krystal-Ann Carmichael, seeks damages for injuries she sustained in two motor vehicle accidents, the first accident occurred on January 26, 2012 (the “MVA”) and the second occurred on May 23, 2014 (the “second MVA”). The first MVA was the more serious of the two. The defendants admit liability for the collisions. The defendants also admit that the accidents caused the plaintiff’s injuries....

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