Baljit Thind, the plaintiff, was injured in a motor vehicle accident on May 14, 2012, in Surrey, BC. Liability was admitted by the defendants, Mukhdeep Singh Bains and Tropicana Wholesale Ltd. The accident caused physical, emotional, and psychological injuries, significantly impacting Mrs. Thind's life. She sought compensation for various damages, including pain, loss of enjoyment of life, past and future earning capacity, housekeeping capacity, future care, and special damages. The Defendants acknowledged Mrs. Thind's injuries but argued for limited compensation for non-pecuniary damages, future care, and special damages. The Court awarded the plaintiff the following amounts:
- Non-pecuniary loss: $126,000
- Loss of past earning capacity: $30,000
- Loss of future earning capacity: $212,000
- Loss of Housekeeping: $30,000
- Cost of Future Care: $92,565.86
- Special Damages: $13,806.55
Total: $504,372.41