Main v. Gernon
Stuart Main
Law Firm / Organization
Collins & Peterson LLP
Lawyer(s)

Simon Collins

Ciara June Gernon
Law Firm / Organization
Kovacs & Norell
Michael David Guilbault
Law Firm / Organization
Kovacs & Norell
Dean Michael Salsnek
Law Firm / Organization
Kovacs & Norell
  • Facts: Stuart Main experienced injuries from three separate motor vehicle accidents, with the first accident causing a mild traumatic brain injury and myofascial neck injuries. The subsequent accidents exacerbated his condition. Main sought damages for these injuries, including compensation for loss of earning capacity, future care costs, and pension benefits.

  • Issue: The court needed to determine the extent of Main's injuries, the impact on his life and employment, and appropriate compensation.

  • Court's Ruling: The court acknowledged Main's injuries, the impact on his quality of life, and his reduced capacity for employment. It awarded damages to Main for non-pecuniary loss, past and future loss of earning capacity, future care costs, pension benefits, and special damages.

  • Damages Awarded:

    • Non-pecuniary Damages: $200,000
    • Past Loss of Earning Capacity: $234,920
    • Future Loss of Earning Capacity: $1,190,000
    • Loss of Future Extended Benefits: $28,619
    • Loss of Pension Benefits: $350,000
    • Cost of Future Care: $52,300
    • Special Damages: $80,930
    • Total: $2,136,769??.
Supreme Court of British Columbia
M189692
Personal injury law
$ 2,136,769
Plaintiff