17 Jun R. v. Naidu

             This is a summary conviction appeal. Krishna Naidu was convicted on December 16, 2009, of operating a motor vehicle while his blood alcohol concentration exceeded 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, contrary to s. 253(1)(b) of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46. Mr. Naidu was also charged with impaired driving but that charge was stayed....

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17 Jun Taylor v. Grundholm

             This is an assessment of damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident which occurred on January 31, 2008. Liability for the accident is admitted.FACTUAL OVERVIEW1.  The Plaintiff...

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16 Jun Ho v. Dosanjh

             In this trial, the plaintiff claims damages for injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident (“MVA”) on August 3, 2006.  Liability is admitted by the defendants.  This judgment addresses quantum of damages only....

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15 Jun MacIntyre v. Pitt Meadows Secondary School

             On March 1, 2010, I delivered reasons for judgment in three actions brought by Evan MacIntyre for personal injuries:  MacIntyre v. Pitt Meadows Secondary School, 2010 BCSC 256.  The three actions were heard at the same time.  I dismissed the plaintiff's claim in the action which arose out of an injury suffered at Pitt Meadows Secondary School on September 19, 2002 when a lawn mower engine fell on his wrist during shop class (the “First Action”).  I awarded $38,282.85 in damages for the injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on October 31, 2003 (the “Second Action”).  I awarded $36,977.03 in damages for the injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on October 31, 2007 (the “Third Action”).  I ordered that costs should follow the event at Scale B subject to any submissions of the parties.  Having heard the submissions of the parties, this is my ruling on the numerous costs issues raised by them.Relevant Background...

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15 Jun Torok v. Sekhon

             On the day before his 14th birthday, the plaintiff, Marshall Torok, was riding his bicycle and collided with a school bus driven by the defendant, Rajinder Sekhon. Mr. Torok suffered injuries, including one to the knee that has required four operations....

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14 Jun Chandra v. Chen

             This is an action brought by the plaintiff for damages for personal injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident on August 12, 2007 at the intersection of Salisbury Drive and Kingsway in Burnaby, British Columbia....

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11 Jun Fennell v. Hiebert

             The primary issue in this plaintiff's personal injury action is whether the plaintiff's ongoing complaints of pain in her right back and right shoulder are caused by a motor vehicle accident in which she was involved 12 years ago. The quantum of the plaintiff's damages for non‑pecuniary loss, cost of care, and reduction of earning capacity all turn on that causation issue.Discussion...

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11 Jun Payne v. Lore

             THE COURT:  Written reasons in this litigation were published in December of 2008 (2008 BCSC 1744), but the issue of costs remained outstanding as a result of certain other post-trial applications....

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07 Jun Raun v. Suran

             The plaintiff Joel Raun was injured in a violent rear-end motor vehicle collision July 12, 2005.  The defendants have admitted liability for the collision.  The issue to be decided is the appropriate amount of compensation to which Mr. Raun is entitled as a result of injuries caused by the collision.  The plaintiff seeks $75,000 to $80,000 for general damages, $68,000 to $98,000 for past loss of income, $75,000 to $100,000 for reduced earning capacity and $1,533.59 in special damages.  The defendants’ submission is that a proper award would be $18,000 for non-pecuniary damages, nothing for past loss of income or reduced earning capacity and $693.59 for general damages.  The wide discrepancy in suggested damages arise from conflicting assessments of the nature, extent and duration of Mr. Raun’s physical injuries and the cause of his lack of earnings since the collision....

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