Nouhi v. Pourtaghi
Massimo Aki Nouhi
Nahid Pourtaghi
Law Firm / Organization
Self Represented
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

A. Salehirad

Naki Enterprises Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Self Represented
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

A. Salehirad

2024 BCSC 718 Decision (Justice Harvey)

  • The court ruled in favor of Dr. Nahid Pourtaghi on her counterclaim against Massimo Aki Nouhi for unjust enrichment, awarding her $528,220 CAD (excluding costs and interest).
  • Pre-judgment interest was to be calculated at the Registrar’s rates, accruing incrementally over a nine-year period.
  • Post-judgment interest was set at the Royal Bank of Canada’s prime lending rate, calculated in six-month increments, due to Nouhi’s refusal to pay.
  • Costs: Special costs were awarded to Pourtaghi for the original claim, and costs of the counterclaim were assessed at Scale B times 1.5.
  • Nouhi had the ability to pay but chose not to, with the court noting his high net worth and continued litigation tactics.

2025 BCSC 327 Decision (Justice Veenstra)

  • This ruling addressed Nouhi’s application to stay the special costs assessment, arguing Pourtaghi failed to comply with document production orders.
  • The court denied the stay, referring the matter back to the Registrar to assess compliance.
  • The Registrar’s prior orders for production of legal files remained binding, with issues of privilege and missing documents requiring further review.
  • As of this ruling, Nouhi had not paid the judgment nor made himself available for examination in aid of execution.

Outcome

  • Pourtaghi remains entitled to $528,220 CAD, with additional interest and costs, while cost assessment disputes continue.
Supreme Court of British Columbia
S184410
Civil litigation
$ 528,220
Defendant