I Buy Beauty LLC v. Dong
I Buy Beauty LLC
Law Firm / Organization
McConchie Law Corporation
Lawyer(s)

Roger D. McConchie

Vuong Pham
Law Firm / Organization
McConchie Law Corporation
Lawyer(s)

Roger D. McConchie

Si Phung Dong, also known as Phil Dong
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
  • Facts: The case involves I Buy Beauty LLC and its owner, Vuong Pham, against Si Phung Dong, a professional YouTuber. Dong was accused of defaming Pham and his business, I Buy Beauty LLC, through YouTube videos, labeling them as fraudsters and scammers. An interlocutory injunction was issued to prevent Dong from making such statements, which he violated, leading to a contempt of court finding.

  • Issue: The core legal issue was whether Dong's actions constituted defamation and online harassment, and whether his continued publication of videos after the injunction order amounted to civil contempt of court.

  • Court's Ruling: The court found Dong guilty of civil contempt for intentionally violating the interlocutory injunction order. Instead of immediate sentencing, Dong was placed on probation for 18 months, with conditions including compliance with all court orders and a prohibition on leaving British Columbia without court approval.

  • Costs/Damages: Dong was ordered to pay special costs for the contempt proceedings, limited to five court days of hearing and capped at $60,000 plus taxes, unless further reviewed upon Dong's application. This award aims to cover the plaintiffs' legal expenses incurred due to the contempt proceedings, ensuring they are not financially burdened by Dong's contemptuous actions.

Supreme Court of British Columbia
S220548
Civil litigation
$ 60,000
Plaintiff