17 Feb 2023
I4PG Hastings Street Inc. v. Burnaby Dry Cleaners Ltd.
The case of I4PG Hastings Street Inc. v Burnaby Dry Cleaners Ltd., dated February 17, 2023, is an appeal brought by the plaintiff, I4PG Hastings Street Inc., seeking to add 1350132 B.C. Ltd. as a defendant in an ongoing action. The appeal focused on the test under SCCR 6-2(7)(c) and whether there was a question or issue between the plaintiff and 1350132 B.C. Ltd. relating to the relief claimed or the subject matter of the existing proceeding. The Master's conclusion that all possible responsible persons were already before the court and that 1350132 B.C. Ltd. could not be found liable was deemed incorrect. The court determined that 1350132 B.C. Ltd. was a responsible person and had a reasonable prospect of being characterized as a minor contributor. It was deemed just and convenient to add 1350132 B.C. Ltd. as a defendant in the action. The appeal was allowed, and the plaintiff's application to add 1350132 B.C. Ltd. as a party and amend the notice of civil claim was granted. No specific information regarding a financial award was provided in the case.