Judge Cannot Change Masters Costs Award in Personal Injury Case

British Columbia Personal Injury Law Blog, ICBC Injury Claims Info, Legal Fees, Personal Injury Appeals

A Supreme Court Master refused to force this injury claimant to submit to an ICBC medical examination on two separate occasions and the Master awarded her costs.  The judge made a substantial award of damages in this car accident injury case and awarded the claimant  to costs at Scale B but denied her costs of defending these two…

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$25,000 Penalty against Claimant in Personal Injury Case Overturned

British Columbia Personal Injury Law Blog, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury Appeals

The claimant suffered injuries in a car accident, alleged loss of earnings but failed to disclose court ordered work calendars, personal loan documents, and income tax returns. The Master ordered a harsh sanction of $25,000 against the claimant for failure to disclose the documents. The Supreme Court ,on Appeal, however disagreed with this harsh and punitive sanction (Badreldin v.…

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