Strata Plan VR 2213 v. Schappert
Strata Plan VR 2213
Law Firm / Organization
Owen Bird Law Corporation
John Schappert
Law Firm / Organization
Nixon Wenger LLP
Lawyer(s)

Ryan Irving

  • Facts: A kitchen fire in a strata property was started unintentionally by John Schappert, an Airbnb renter.
  • Issue: The court examined whether insurers of the strata corporation could pursue a subrogated claim against Schappert.
  • Court's Ruling: Schappert was considered an "insured" under the strata’s policy, preventing the insurers from pursuing the claim due to the "no subrogation" rule. However, the strata's covenant to insure and waiver of liability did not protect Schappert.
  • Costs Awarded: Schappert was awarded costs of the proceedings at Scale B.
Supreme Court of British Columbia
S2011212
Civil litigation
Defendant