Western Surety Company v. VVI Construction Ltd.
Western Surety Company
Law Firm / Organization
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)
Lawyer(s)

Amy Laverdure

VVI Construction Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Lortap Enterprises Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Bruce Leonard Walker
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Kenneth Lewis Hendrickson
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
James Gordon Hampton
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Vic Van Isle Construction Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
  • Facts: Western Surety Company entered into an Indemnity and Security Agreement with VVI Construction Ltd. and others. VVI failed to pay subcontractors on projects, leading Western to pay claims under surety bonds.
  • Issue: Western sought default judgment for unpaid claims and costs under the Indemnity Agreement.
  • Court's Ruling: The court granted Western's application for default judgment, including costs.
  • Damages Awarded: Western was awarded the claim amount of $585,010.17, interest of $38,170.71, and costs of $1,454.88.
Supreme Court of British Columbia
S62013
Civil litigation
$ 624,636
Plaintiff