Harper Grey Insurance Law Seminar, May 2008

Course Materials
May 14, 2008

Harper Grey LLP Insurance Law Seminar
May 2008

Current Damages Issues: A Review

Topics:

Personal Injury - Peter M. Willcock, Partner, Harper Grey LLP.

A review of trends in personal injury damages in light of Mustapha v. Culligan of Canada Limited. This Supreme Court of Canada case involved a surprisingly large damages award for the discovery of a fly in a water bottle. (PDF 183kb)

Medical Costs - Sandra L. Kovacs, Associate, Harper Grey LLP

An update on Bill 22, proposed legislation to permit recovery of medical costs. (PDF 286kb)

Property Damage - Jerry Cox, Cox Insurance Adjusters and Doug Miller, SCM Insurance Adjusters

A discussion of current property loss issues. (PDF 133kb)

Damage Appeals - Allan Thackray, QC

Former BC Court of Appeal Justice Allan Thackray, QC discusses the ability to successfully appeal damage awards. (PDF 117 kb)

Want to learn more? Our lawyers are available to speak on any of the seminar topics at in-house presentations or insurance industry events. Please contact Nigel Trevethan, Chair of our Insurance Law Group to make arrangements.