B.A. Blacktop Ltd. v Fazio
B.A. Blacktop Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

J. Bradshaw

Law Firm / Organization
Pender Litigation
Lawyer(s)

S. Wright

Eurovia BC Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Domenica Fazio
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Bank of Nova Scotia
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Toronto Dominion Bank
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
John Doe
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Jane Doe
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified

The plaintiffs sought summary judgment against Ms. Domenica Fazio for fraud, conversion, and deceit, claiming $1,923,820.74. Fazio, a former payroll supervisor, misappropriated funds over six years by manipulating the payroll system. Forensic analysis revealed 885 unauthorized payments totaling $1.9 million deposited into Fazio's 19 bank accounts. She admitted the fraud, attributing it to a gambling addiction. The court found that Fazio had no meritorious defense and granted summary judgment, awarding the plaintiffs the amount of $1,923,820.74, prejudgment interest, $100,000 in punitive damages, and special costs. Fazio's response was struck for lacking a reasonable defense.

Supreme Court of British Columbia
S2111108
Labour law
$ 2,023,821
Plaintiff
15 May 2023