23 May Sangha v. Chen

             The plaintiff claims damages arising from a motor vehicle accident which occurred on May 31, 2005, when his taxi cab collided with a vehicle owned by the defendant Xuyen Thi Kim Pham (“Pham”) and driven by the defendant Yi San Chen (“Chen”).  Liability and damages are in dispute.2.0           The Accident:...

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18 May Guthrie v. Narayan

           On February 9, 2009, the plaintiff, Lindsay Guthrie, was travelling as the front seat passenger in a vehicle driven by her friend Krista Kobitzsch. Their vehicle was rear ended by a van driven by the defendant, Deo Narayan. Mr. Narayan has admitted liability for the accident. The action against Ms. Kobitzsch has been discontinued. The issues at trial are limited to assessing the damages to which Ms. Guthrie is entitled.OVERVIEW...

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16 May Currie v. McKinnon

             The plaintiff, Dale Currie, was rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on September 14, 2006, on Highway 1, near Sawmill Creek, north of Yale, B.C.  Mr. Currie asserts that he suffered a number of injuries as a result of the accident, including to his neck and back, and that he continues to suffer the effects of these injuries as of the date of trial, more than five years after the accident.  He seeks both non-pecuniary and pecuniary damages, including damages for loss of income and loss of future earning capacity....

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11 May Foster v. Kindlan and Pineau

             The Plaintiff Tracy Lynn Foster (“Ms. Foster”) alleges she was injured in two motor vehicle accidents which are admitted to be the result of the negligence of the Defendants.  She is currently a licensed practical nurse (“LPN”) but was formerly employed as a personal trainer and exercise instructor.  ...

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09 May Ormiston v. I.C.B.C.

             On November 6, 2009, 16-year-old Dixon Ormiston tumbled from his bicycle while descending a steep hill along Lindholm Road in the District of Metchosin near Victoria, BC. He sustained serious injuries for which he seeks compensation....

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08 May Van Hartevelt v. Grewal

             The plaintiff Mitchell Van Hartevelt (“Mr. Van Hartevelt”) sues for an assault allegedly committed on him by the defendants Satinderjit Singh Robert Grewal (“Mr. R. Grewal”) and Satinderjit S. R. Grewal (“Mrs. R. Grewal”) (collectively referred to as “the First Named Defendants”) on December 22, 2006 at his apartment suite in the Randi Lynn Apartments on Jarvis Street in Vancouver, B.C. (the “Randi Lynn”)....

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04 May Yungen v. Fraser Health Authority

             The plaintiff, Ingrid Yungen, fell from a hospital operating table four years ago while unconscious. She claims damages for injuries resulting from that incident. The defendant Providence Health Services Authority operates St. Paul’s Hospital and is the only remaining defendant. The defendant Sirvonova was never served and the action was discontinued against all other defendants.ANALYSISA.              What injuries has Ms. Yungen sustained?...

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27 Apr Antonishak v. Piebenga

           This is a personal injury action arising from a motor vehicle accident which occurred at an intersection in Downtown Kelowna on February 16, 2008. Liability is admitted. That left assessment of appropriate damages.The Background...

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23 Apr Sidhu v. Johal

             The plaintiff Mohan Singh Sidhu was injured in a motor vehicle accident on May 30, 2007, arising from a collision between his vehicle and the vehicle driven by the defendant Chintjit Kaur Johal and owned by the defendant Paramjit Kaur Sandhu. Liability is admitted by the defendants....

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