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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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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24 Apr Carter v. Zhan

             The plaintiff, Ms. Paula Carter, makes claims for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred November 29, 2006.  The defendants admit liability....

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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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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 plaintiff’s 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 plaintiff’s estate would charge; andd)       what amounts should be awarded for gross up of the cost of care award....

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20 Apr Morgan v. Galbraith

             The plaintiff seeks damages for injuries and loss alleged to have been sustained in a motor vehicle collision that occurred on September 14, 2006, at the intersection of Riverwood Gate and Robertson Avenue in the City of Port Coquitlam, BC....

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17 Apr Cantin v. Petersen

             Ms. Cantin was injured in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on June 10, 2004. Liability for the accident is admitted. Quantum of damages and causation are in dispute....

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17 Apr Bansi v. Pye

             This trial was a hearing of two actions in which Tajinder Singh Bansi is plaintiff claiming damages suffered in two separate motor vehicle accidents. By order of the Master made December 30, 2008, these actions were directed to be heard at the same time, subject to direction of the trial judge....

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