In today’s blog, we discuss the recent case of Vespaziani v Lau, 2021 BCSC 1224, one of the first decisions to consider ICBC’s new, likely unconstitutional, three expert limit. Rather than bothering you with superfluous commentary, we rely heavily on the Trial Judges comments.

A Canadian subpoena has no force or effect on US Citizens presently residing in America.

The reason for the adjournment can therefore be attributed to the defendants’ choice to delay conducting their examination for discovery of the plaintiff until February 25, 2021, about two months prior to the trial date, leaving very little time for follow-up document discovery. A trial date set for a case should not be adjourned simply because one side chooses to unduly delay discovery procedures, thereby limiting the time available for further discovery procedures.

Sexual assault/abuse victims have a legal right to sue the defendant, anonymously.

Nine (9) Factors to help you host a legally safe party be it at a bar, restaurant, or home.

Exploiting the 6% Disbursement Limit: a beautifully orchestrated re-victimization of the injured by ICBC.

“It’s going to end up costing me out of pocket just to get therapy. I reached out to a concussion specialist. The first sessions cost $300. ICBC will only cover $200,” he said. “If there was a cash settlement on the side, out of that I could make up the shortcomings of all these things on the side.” - the New Westminster Record

$65,000 for Loss of Housekeeping!

As indicated above, the defendant concedes, and I agree, that he was negligent in backing his van blindly out of the garage, and up the driveway, causing the accident that injured the plaintiff.

Unfortunately, this strategy of contesting a plaintiff’s claim, and forcing a plaintiff to proceed to trial, in an effective game of chicken, is not confined to this case: this judge alone has presided over at least one other recent trial with minimal evidence, minimal cross-examination, and minimal argument, presented by the provincial automobile insurer qua defendant.

ICBC Trial Thoery: put plaintiff through ****, waste Court time, and argue aimlessly.

Hells Angels found guilty in criminal and civil jurisdictions.