10 Mar Schroeder v. McGivern

             This is an assessment of the plaintiff’s bill of costs following the settlement of a legal action arising from a motor vehicle accident which occurred on March 30, 2001. Liability was admitted, however, quantum of damages was at issue.background...

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06 Mar Timar v. Barson

             The plaintiff appeals a decision of a Master ordering him to attend an independent medical examination (“IME”) by a psychiatrist: Timar v. Barson (17 February 2015), Vancouver M112410 (B.C.S.C.). The application was made after the expiry of the deadline for service of expert reports under R. 11-6(3) of the Supreme Court Civil Rules....

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24 Feb Sirak v. Noonward

             Pavel Sirak claims damages for personal injuries he suffered in a car accident on February 5, 2005. While stopped on Highway 99 for a road-construction crew, he was rear ended by a van driven by the defendant, Brian Noonward, leased by the defendant, A-Pacifica Limousine Service Inc., and owned by the defendant, Woodbridge Ford Lincoln Ltd. The defendants have admitted liability....

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18 Feb Vink v. Valenzuela

            This is an assessment of disputed disbursements following the settlement of the plaintiff's claim for damages resulting from a motor vehicle collision in which Ms. Vink was injured on August 10, 2010....

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11 Feb Van Rhyn v. Khabra

             THE COURT:  This is an application, brought on short leave by the defendant, for the plaintiff to attend a defence medical examination tomorrow with Dr. Medvedev. Dr. Medvedev is a neurologist....

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28 Jan Mathroo v. Edge-Partington

             On the morning of April 13, 2012, Gurcharan Mathroo was hit by a truck driven by David Edge-Partington as he and a friend were attempting to cross 84th Avenue at 132nd Street in Surrey on foot. Mr. Mathroo’s most serious injury was a fracture to his right elbow, which required surgery to insert a plate and screws into his arm....

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27 Jan Valino v. Chu

             Mary Valino was involved in a motor vehicle accident on October 10, 2010. Ms. Valino alleges she suffered injuries to her right hand, neck and back in the accident. She asserts the injuries have led to a partial disability, and have impacted her ability to pursue a career as a mining engineer. She seeks general damages for pain and suffering, damages for loss of future income earning capacity and future cost of care. The parties have settled Ms. Valino’s claim for special damages and damages for past loss of earnings....

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19 Dec Garford v. Findlow

             The defendants in these two actions seek an order that the plaintiff attend an independent medical examination (“IME”) with Dr. Robert Miller, a psychiatrist. The appointment with Dr. Miller is scheduled to take place on January 12, 2015. Ms. Garford refuses to attend the examination, having already submitted to defence medical examinations with a neurologist, an orthopedic surgeon and a dentist....

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15 Dec Valencia v. Gardner

             The plaintiff, Emiro Castillo Valencia, claims damages for injuries he says were sustained in five different motor vehicle accidents between 2006 and 2008. The first three accidents are the subject of action VA M075049. The fourth accident is the subject of action VA M083494. The fifth accident is the subject of action VA M101744....

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