15 Dec Wong v. Toor

             On May 5, 2013, Mr. Wong was driving in Abbotsford to meet a real estate client.  He was stopped at a red light when the vehicle behind his vehicle was hit by a truck and was pushed into the back of his vehicle.  He sustained soft tissue injury to his neck which has not completely resolved by the time of trial which is two years and seven months later.  Mr. Wong was 69 years of age at the time of the accident and in very good health.  His health remains good but he still suffers from periodic neck pain and stiffness....

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10 Dec Scarfe v. Fernco Developments Ltd.

            The plaintiff slipped on a wet floor in the bathroom of the Nanaimo Burger King restaurant on May 4, 2010 and injured his right shoulder and right knee. The plaintiff initiated proceedings against several defendants but the proceedings against Fernco Developments Ltd., Norco Developments Ltd. and Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. were all discontinued. The only remaining defendant is Seacastle Enterprises Inc.ISSUES1)       Liability2)       General damages3)       Loss of earning capacityLIABILITYThe Facts...

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