Bates v. Buchanan
Elya Undina Bates
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Jesse Andrew Buchanan
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

C.G. Kelly

Elya Bates is seeking damages for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision in Langley, BC. Jesse Buchanan denies liability but acknowledges the plaintiff's injuries and past loss of earning capacity. The parties agree on past income loss and special damages but disagree on non-pecuniary damages, future loss of earning capacity, and costs of future care. The court awards $163,646.18 in damages, including $50,000 for non-pecuniary damages.
Supreme Court of British Columbia
M192885
Personal injury law
$ 163,646
Plaintiff