Background:
Danielle Rayner sued multiple defendants, including Harjinder Singh Dhaliwal and the City of Abbotsford, after a fire on May 3, 2022, damaged a residential complex in Abbotsford, BC. She sought to convert her claim into a class action for affected renters and owners.

Key Legal Issues:

• Class Action Conversion – Rayner argued a class proceeding was the most efficient way to handle multiple claims.

• Limitation Period – Defendants claimed the limitation period had expired. The court ruled it was tolled as of October 3, 2022, when Rayner filed her claim, but this did not allow new conventional claims.

• Defendants’ Liability – Negligence and responsibility for the fire were yet to be determined.

Court Decision:
The court approved the class action conversion, allowing affected individuals to join. Defendants retained the right to raise limitation defences in future proceedings.

Costs and Award:
No monetary award or costs were specified, as the ruling focused on procedural matters.