In the case Gustafson v MacFarlane dated August 20, 2023, a trial had concluded, involving Ms. Gustafson, who had suffered severe injuries when she was struck and run over by a farm utility vehicle driven by Ms. MacFarlane. The trial had determined that Ms. MacFarlane was solely at fault. Ms. Gustafson had sustained injuries, including a high-level spinal cord injury that had left her reliant on a powered wheelchair for mobility. Due to her injuries, her housing requirements were crucial, and during the trial, she had sought a $2 million housing allowance. Ultimately, Ms. Gustafson had been awarded damages totaling $5.4 million, which had included an in-trust award of $315,000 to acknowledge care provided by Mr. Blanes. Following the continuation of the trial, Ms. Gustafson and Mr. Blanes had purchased a suitable house in Chilliwack for $1,018,000, using funds partially obtained from the defendant's payment. Ms. Gustafson had subsequently sought a special damage award of $1,018,000, arguing that her purchase had been reasonable due to the lack of suitable rental options in her vicinity. The court had granted Ms. Gustafson an accommodative housing allowance of $493,000 as part of her future care costs and had also awarded her a $100,000 management fee, as per the parties' agreement. Further hearings had been a potential avenue to address costs if deemed necessary.