Moen v. Grantham
Cody Grant Moen
Law Firm / Organization
Kaz Law
Kaytlyn Grantham
Law Firm / Organization
Sitka Law Group
Lawyer(s)

Eric Wagner

James Westwood
Law Firm / Organization
Sitka Law Group
Lawyer(s)

Eric Wagner

Robert Blackburn
Law Firm / Organization
Sitka Law Group
Lawyer(s)

Eric Wagner

Anita Blackburn
Law Firm / Organization
Sitka Law Group
Lawyer(s)

Eric Wagner

Thomas Kevin Grace
Law Firm / Organization
Sitka Law Group
Lawyer(s)

Eric Wagner

Background: Cody Grant Moen filed three personal injury actions against Kaytlyn Grantham, James Westwood, Anita Blackburn, Robert Blackburn, and Thomas Kevin Grace. These cases were consolidated due to their relation to three motor vehicle accidents on May 5, 2016, May 7, 2016, and December 18, 2018.

Legal Arguments/Issues:

  • Liability: The defendants admitted 100% fault for the accidents, acknowledging the plaintiff sustained "indivisible injury" as a cumulative result.
  • Causation and Damages: The primary issues revolved around the extent of the plaintiff's injuries, the impact on his earning capacity, and appropriate compensation. The defendants disputed the severity and financial impact of the injuries, arguing for significantly lower damages.

Held: The court found in favor of Cody Grant Moen on most issues, awarding the following damages:

  • Non-Pecuniary General Damages: $300,000
  • Past Loss of Earning Capacity: $374,000 (+ Prejudgment Interest)
  • Future Loss of Earning Capacity: $2,000,000
  • Cost of Future Care: $139,000
  • Special Damages: $15,000 (+ Prejudgment Interest)
  • In-Trust Claim: $85,000
  • Total: $2,913,000??.

Costs/Damages Awarded: The court awarded $2,913,000 as damages to Moen.

Supreme Court of British Columbia
M182157
Personal injury law
$ 2,913,000
Plaintiff