Parvanta v. Zhang
Baymisal Naoto Parvanta
Yan Fang Zhang
Law Firm / Organization
Pacific Law Group
Mei M. Huang
Law Firm / Organization
Pacific Law Group
James Keenan
Law Firm / Organization
Pacific Law Group
Star Limousine Service Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Pacific Law Group
Brown Bros. Motor Lease Canada Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Pacific Law Group
Sharon Dernovshek
Law Firm / Organization
Pacific Law Group

Overview:
The case involved Baymisal Naoto Parvanta suing Yan Fang Zhang and Mei M. Huang, as well as others, for injuries sustained in two motor vehicle accidents (December 27, 2007, and December 28, 2008). The defendants admitted liability, focusing disputes on causation and damages.

Key Legal Issues:

  1. Causation and Mitigation: The court assessed whether Ms. Parvanta’s injuries were fully attributable to the accidents and whether her actions mitigated damages effectively.
  2. Damages: The claims covered physical and psychological injuries, loss of earning capacity, cost of future care, and special damages.
  3. Credibility: The court scrutinized Ms. Parvanta’s reliability in recounting her injuries and compliance with treatments.

Judgment and Awards:
Ms. Parvanta was awarded:

  • Non-pecuniary damages: $150,000
  • Loss of past earning capacity: $65,000
  • Loss of future earning capacity: $100,000
  • Cost of future care: $185,076
  • Loss of housekeeping capacity: $75,000
  • Special damages: $18,973.26

The total awarded was $594,049.26, plus applicable interest.

Supreme Court of British Columbia
M095598
Personal injury law
$ 594,049
Plaintiff