Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts: The case involves Corinna Jean Thiessen suing Diane Mae Kepfer and Anthony John Warren following a rear-end collision on April 3, 2017, in Chilliwack, BC. Thiessen, employed by Fraser Health Authority, was driving when hit by Kepfer's vehicle. She sustained injuries, resulting in prolonged work absence and permanent cessation of employment in May 2018 ??.
Issues: The main contention was the quantification of damages due to Thiessen's debilitating injuries, likely permanent, affecting her future employability. While liability for the accident was admitted, the defendants contested the extent and impact of the injuries and the associated financial compensation??.
Court's Ruling: The court favored Thiessen, finding the injuries sustained from the accident significantly impacted her life, including her ability to work. It dismissed the defense's argument to minimize the cost of future care and determined the overall damages comprehensively, considering past and future losses, including loss of earning capacity, cost of future care, and non-pecuniary damages??.
Costs/Damages: Thiessen was awarded a total of $1,224,699.74, including non-pecuniary general damages, past and future loss of earning capacity, loss of pension benefits, cost of future care, loss of housekeeping capacity, and special damages. Costs followed the event, with the plaintiff entitled to costs assessed on Scale B??.
Court
Supreme Court of British ColumbiaCase Number
34708Practice Area
Personal injury lawAmount
$ 1,224,700Winner
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