08 Feb Wan v. Smith Estate

             In this fast track personal injury claim the plaintiff applies for an order for “directions and/or settlement of the plaintiff's costs”.  The action is subject to rule 15-1 of the Supreme Court Civil Rules.Background...

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08 Feb Jackson v. School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen)

             On October 5, 2006, after classes at South Okanagan Secondary School (“the school”) had ended for the day, Makwalla Hall assaulted Tylor Jackson in a school corridor. The two boys were in the ninth grade at the time. The assault consisted of a single punch to the left side of Tylor’s head, causing him to fall backwards and strike his head on a window. Most unfortunately, Tylor sustained a traumatic brain injury from the blow and it has left him mentally and physically compromised....

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07 Feb Carson v. Henyecz

             This is an assessment of the bill of costs of the plaintiff. At the commencement of the assessment, counsel advised that by agreement, coloured printing of $781.00 which was claimed at $1.50 per copy for a total of $1,171.50 would be allowed at $1.00 per copy for a total of $781.00, a reduction of $390.50 and associated taxes....

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05 Feb Graydon v. Harris

             The plaintiff seeks damages for personal injuries suffered as a result of a motor vehicle accident that took place on October 25, 2007.  He claims non-pecuniary damages, damages for lost earning capacity and special damages....

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05 Feb Berenjian v. Primus

             The plaintiff Mr. Berenjian brings this action to recover damages from the driver of an automobile which struck him and, he says, injured him.Background Circumstances...

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01 Feb Jorgensen v. Coonce

             This is an assessment of the plaintiff’s damages arising from a motor vehicle accident on May 22, 2009. Liability has been admitted. The parties have agreed on the quantum of special damages ($8,086.00) but have been unable to agree on the quantum of general damages, loss of income-earning capacity, and future care costs.Issues to be decideda)    General damages:  Under this heading the plaintiff claimed that damages within a range of $85,000 to $100,000. The defendant submitted that the case fell more within the $40,000 to $45,000 range.b)    Loss of income earning capacity: Under this heading the plaintiff claimed damages of approximately $150,000. The defendant submitted that this part of the claim should be dismissed.c)     Cost of future care: Under this heading the plaintiff claimed $30,000. The defendant suggested no alternative evaluation for quantum, but submitted, essentially, that this part of the plaintiff’s claim was exaggerated and should be limited to a few thousand dollars for future massage therapy sessions....

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01 Feb Williams v. Loverock

             This action arises out of a motor vehicle accident that took place on January 22, 2008, when a truck driven by the defendant, Brian Loverock, rear ended a vehicle driven by the plaintiff, Nicholas Williams. As a result of the collision, Mr. Williams has suffered injuries. Liability is admitted. Mr. Williams seeks non-pecuniary and special damages, and awards for loss of past and future earning capacity. The trial was limited to assessment of those heads of damages.BACKGROUNDA. The Accident and Immediate Aftermath...

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