B.C. Court of Appeal rules trial judge erred in double car accident case involving lawyer
In writing for the panel, B.C. Court of Appeal Justice Andrew Mayer found the trial judge’s errors had a ‘cascading impact’ on the court’s assessment of damages for cost of future care, loss of housekeeping capacity, non-pecuniary damages and special damages.
Friday, July 04, 2025 @ 5:25 PM
The B.C. Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a Surrey, B.C., woman who was injured in two car accidents, finding that the lower court judge erred in law by failing to properly analyze an alternate theory for her injury and her future loss of earnings. ... [read more]
Auto insurance body calls on Alberta to act on rising theft claims
Friday, July 04, 2025 @ 5:07 PM
The voice for Canada’s insurers is calling for action after finding dramatic increases in the number of auto theft claims in Alberta. In a July 3 news release, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) raised red flags over a steady spike in thefts, which it stated “continued to climb last year and is up dramatically over the past three years” in the province. ... [read more]
Federal Court upholds dismissal of UBC trademark challenge
Friday, July 04, 2025 @ 3:58 PM
The Federal Court has upheld the dismissal of the University of British Columbia’s opposition to a trademark registration by a food services company, finding that UBC failed to prove that the mark was not distinctive or confusing in relation to its own restaurant and catering mark. ... [read more]
Court quashes appeal relating to 23andMe’s insolvency after global data breach
Friday, July 04, 2025 @ 3:53 PM
The B.C. Court of Appeal has quashed an appeal finding that the appellant failed to seek required leave in relation to insolvency proceedings. The appellant sought to bring class actions relating to a 2023 cyberattack on genetic testing company 23andMe. ... [read more]
Alberta Court of Appeal overturns $210M damages award against CPKC in land dispute, orders new trial
Thursday, July 03, 2025 @ 5:42 PM
The Alberta Court of Appeal has overturned a damages award of more than $210 million against Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC) in a dispute over a failed downtown Calgary land sale, and ordered a new trial. ... [read more]