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 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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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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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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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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31 Jan Slater Vecchio LLP v. Cashman

             In July 2005, the client, Mr. Cashman, was injured in a motor vehicle accident.  In due course, he retained the law firm of Slater Vecchio LLP, the appellant, to represent him.  The question on this appeal is whether Slater Vecchio must disgorge the fee paid to it by Mr. Cashman.  The amount involved is approximately $200,000. ...

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28 Jan Demello v. Chaput

             The plaintiff, Michael Demello, seeks damages arising from three separate motor vehicle accidents which occurred in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.  Liability for each of the accidents had been admitted.  Outstanding to be determined, are damages to be assessed for non-pecuniary damages, loss of income, loss of future earning capacity and housekeeping capacity, as well as certain special damages.II.               Facts...

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28 Jan Mouait v. Fortin

             The defendants seek an order that the plaintiff’s claim in this action is barred under ss.10 and 257 of the Workers Compensation Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492 (WCA)....

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