Media West Zny Inc. v. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Media West Zny Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Lehal Law Corporation
Lawyer(s)

Karanbir Gill

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Law Firm / Organization
Webster Hudson & Coombe LLP (WHC Law)
Lawyer(s)

Jennie Milligan

  • Facts: Media West Zny Inc. claimed insurance coverage for two vehicles allegedly stolen and destroyed. The insurer, ICBC, denied the claim, citing failure to prove theft and misrepresentation of material facts by the plaintiff.
  • Issue: The main issue was whether the vehicles were stolen without the plaintiff's involvement and whether there were any material misrepresentations that would void the insurance claim.
  • Court's Ruling: The court concluded that while the vehicles were likely stolen, the plaintiff had misrepresented the purpose of the vehicles' use and their operational business, which were material to the insurance coverage. As a result, the claim was dismissed.
  • Costs/Damages Awarded: The court did not award any damages to the plaintiff. The claim for insurance money was invalidated due to material misrepresentation.
Supreme Court of British Columbia
245428
Insurance law
Defendant