Case Overview: Cheyenne Ashley Padgham suffered injuries in a car accident involving a Translink bus driven by Jagat Ram.
Liability and Causation: Defendants admitted liability and causation for Padgham’s injuries.
Injuries Suffered: Padgham experienced neck and upper back pain, headaches, and a broken vertebra, affecting her employment.
Issue of Medical Treatment: The case focused on Padgham's refusal to take certain medications or undergo recommended treatments.
Credibility Assessment: The court evaluated Padgham's credibility, considering her income reporting and medical treatment decisions.
Damages Evaluation: Damages considered included non-pecuniary damages, past and future loss of earnings, cost of future care, and special damages.
Mitigation of Damages: The court addressed the failure to mitigate damages by not following medical advice.
Costs Awarded: Padgham, as the successful party, is presumptively entitled to her costs at Scale B. Padgham was awarded a gross amount of $697,950 for damages.
