07 Jun Dunn v. Lyon

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             Ms. Dunn was a passenger on a motorcycle that collided with a vehicle driven by the defendant Susanna Lyon on August 4, 2008 in Delta, British Columbia.  Ms. Lyon filed an appearance in this action, but did not defend.   The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (“ICBC”) did not dispute that the accident was caused by the negligence of Ms. Lyon but the plaintiff and the Third Party disagree about the quantum of damages that should be awarded to compensate Ms. Dunn for the effects of the injuries caused by the Defendant’s negligence.FACTS...

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07 Jun Dakin v. Roth

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             This is an appointment to assess the bills of costs of the plaintiff following a five-day trial before Mr. Justice Cole. In reasons for judgment cited at Dakin v. Roth, 2013 BCSC 8, the plaintiff was awarded $108,000.00. The order confirmed she is awarded her costs....

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07 Jun Eastman v. Eastman

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             This matter relates to a motor vehicle accident which occurred on January 29, 2006.  The trial is scheduled to commence on September 9, 2013 for 15 days.  Accordingly, the 84-day deadline for delivery of expert reports is June 14, 2013.  This application was heard on May 8, 2013, after which I indicated to counsel that written submission on this point would be appreciated.  Given the little amount of time left before the 84-day deadline, counsel agreed between themselves as to the schedule for their respective written submissions and replies....

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07 Jun Wong v. Robillo

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             This is a personal injury claim arising out of a motor vehicle accident on September 6, 2010.  The defendants suddenly emerged from a stop sign and proceeded quickly northbound one block west of 1st Avenue and Renfrew in Vancouver.  The plaintiff was proceeding westbound on 1st Avenue and broadsided the right mid-side and rear of the defendants' vehicle.  The impact was severe.  The resulting damage caused both vehicles to be undriveable and subsequently written off.  Liability was admitted by the defendants.  This trial was an assessment for damages. The Background...

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06 Jun Tsang v. Borg

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             On August 21, 2012, I filed written reasons for judgement in respect to the plaintiff’s claims for damages following a motor vehicle collision. Liability was not in issue; the trial was limited to an assessment of damages....

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04 Jun Andrusko v. Alexander

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The plaintiff, Christopher Andrusko, was involved in a motor vehicle accident on January 3, 2008 in Fort St. John. His vehicle collided with the vehicle driven by the defendant, Alison Alexander, and owned by her husband, the defendant Lee Hickman. Both were driving on a wintry afternoon and approaching each other from opposite directions on the same street. Mr. Andrusko hit Ms. Alexander’s car while she was trying to make a left-hand turn....

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31 May Sheikh v. Struys

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The plaintiff, Dr. Gohar Sheikh, claimed damages arising from a motor vehicle accident in 2009. The matter proceeded to trial before me commencing June 4, 2012. Reasons were issued July 18, 2012: Sheikh v. Struys, 2012 BCSC 1071 (the “Reasons”). The claim was dismissed on the basis that Dr. Sheikh had not proven liability on the part of Mr. Struys. In light of my finding that there was no liability, I did not address the various damage issues in the Reasons....

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29 May Beagle v. Cornelson Estate

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             This action involves a claim for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident which occurred July 8, 2007 on Highway 97, a short distance north of the town of Oyama, B.C., which part of the Municipality of Lake Country, B.C located in the Okanagan Valley....

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