Campbell v Leslie
Lisa Marie Campbell
Law Firm / Organization
CBM Lawyers LLP
Glenn Bruce Leslie
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

A. Gounden

Chaiti Chowdhury
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

A. Gounden

Shoibal Chowdhury
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

A. Gounden

Background:
Lisa Marie Campbell filed a personal injury claim following a motor vehicle accident on September 17, 2016, in Coquitlam, British Columbia. Liability was admitted by defendant Glenn Bruce Leslie.

Legal Issues:

  1. Whether the plaintiff’s injuries were caused by the accident.
  2. Determination of damages for various categories including non-pecuniary damages, income losses, future care costs, and special damages.

Damages Awarded:
The court awarded the following amounts to Ms. Campbell, with a 30% reduction applied for pre-existing conditions and contingencies:

  • Non-pecuniary damages: $112,000
  • Past income loss: $99,610
  • Future income loss: $235,955.30
  • Housekeeping costs: $45,000
  • Costs of future care: $161,312.07
  • Special damages: $17,921

Total Award: $671,798.37

Key Findings:

  • The court accepted that Ms. Campbell suffered multiple injuries exacerbating pre-existing conditions, including chronic pain and psychological impacts, which affected her employment and quality of life.
  • Expert testimony supported some claims, while others were reduced or dismissed due to lack of medical evidence.
  • A discount rate of 2.0% was applied for future losses.
Supreme Court of British Columbia
M203323
Personal injury law
$ 671,798
Plaintiff