Bowes v. Leatherdale
Karen Bowes
Law Firm / Organization
Murphy Battista LLP
Stuart James Leatherdale
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

R. Pici

  • Facts: Plaintiff Karen Bowes suffered injuries from a collision caused by defendant Stuart James Leatherdale, who admitted liability.
  • Issue: Evaluation of damages for non-pecuniary loss, loss of earnings/earning capacity, cost of future care, and special damages.
  • Court's Ruling: The court awarded damages to the plaintiff, considering her pre-existing conditions, the impact of the collision on her physical and psychological health, and her future earning capacity.
  • Costs/Damages: The court awarded a total of $515,730.77 to the plaintiff as damages, which consist of: non-pecuniary damages, past loss or earnings capacity, cost of future care, and special damages.
Supreme Court of British Columbia
M121562
Personal injury law
$ 515,731
Plaintiff