25 Apr Ahadi v. Valdez

             In December 2005, the plaintiff, Khatera Ahadi, was a 16-year-old student, in Grade 11 at John Oliver Secondary School.  She had a part-time job working at the McDonald’s at Main St. and Terminal Avenue.  On New Year’s Eve, Ms. Ahadi left work some time before 9 p.m. and got on the southbound Fraser bus to go home.  Ms. Ahadi lived with her parents and siblings in the 1000 block of E. 55th Avenue, east of Fraser St.  She got off the bus at the bus stop on the west side of Fraser St., just south of E. 55th Avenue.  Some other passengers got off at the same time.  Her mother and middle brother were waiting for her on the other side of Fraser St., to walk her home. ...

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24 Apr Prince v. Quinn

             The plaintiff, Lenore Marie Prince, claims damages for personal injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident. Liability for the collision is admitted by the defendants. The extent of the injuries and their effect upon the plaintiff, and thus the quantum of damages, are the subject of dispute.The Circumstances...

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22 Apr Midgley v. Nguyen

             The plaintiff, Scott Midgley, alleges he was injured in a motor vehicle accident on March 26, 2004 (the “2004 Accident”). The defendants have admitted liability for the 2004 Accident. At issue in this action is the assessment of Mr. Midgley’s claim for damages....

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19 Apr Jurczak v. Mauro

             This judgment concerns an assessment of the plaintiff’s damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident (“MVA”) of December 22, 2006.  Judgment is sought only against the defendant Mauro (“the defendant”).  By agreement, the matter is no longer proceeding against the other two defendants....

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19 Apr Sepasi v. Smotrov

             The plaintiff Seyed Sepasi was driving a taxi on April 6, 2007 when the right rear passenger side of his vehicle was struck by a vehicle owned by the defendant Four Star Auto Lease Ltd. and driven by the defendant Dmitriy Smotrov.  The accident occurred around 10:30 in the evening when Mr. Sepasi was attempting to enter the Shell gas station at the northeast intersection of Granville Street and 71st Avenue, Vancouver. The parties have agreed to sever liability and damages....

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18 Apr Moritz v. Schmitz

             The plaintiff Clarissa Moritz was the back-seat passenger in a motor vehicle, driven by defendant Amanda Hughes and owned by defendant Sheila Schmitz, on November 21, 2007 when it collided with a vehicle driven by the defendant Cody Vieira. Liability is admitted....

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18 Apr Kim v. Morier

             Sung Hee Kim was injured in two motor vehicle accidents on September 20, 2007 and November 7, 2008. She seeks compensation for her resulting physical injuries pursuant to R. 15-1 of the Supreme Court Civil Rules, B.C. Reg. 168/2009....

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18 Apr Simon v. McKinlay

             There are two applications before me:a)    The application of the defendant, Andrew David Pearson Keen (“Keen”) and the third party, Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (“ICBC”), for leave to file a third party notice, bringing a third party claim against the Corporation of the Township of Langley (“Langley”).b)    The application of the plaintiff to add Langley as a defendant and amending the style of proceeding accordingly and for leave to amend the Notice of Civil Claim in a form as provided to me.Background...

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