Hogan et al. v. McEwan et al.; Royal Insurance Co. et al., Third Parties

Douglas v. Babiar

Police Officer Tort Claim vs Discipline Proceedings

This is a procedural ruling on a motion to strike where the plaintiff, a police officer, sought to pursue tort claims linked to internal police discipline proceedings. The court determined it had residual jurisdiction because the dispute had moved beyond the collective agreement into the criminal justice system, and rejected arguments that statutory privilege barred the civil claims.

Toombs et al. v. Worksafe BC et al.

Class Action Costs: Workers' Compensation Dispute

This is a procedural ruling concerning costs and class action representation in a class action against provincial workers' compensation boards. The court addressed motions for funding legal costs, appointing amicus curiae, and compliance with class action rules, ultimately awarding costs to the successful defendants.

Chodha v. Times Kitchen

This is a procedural or substantive ruling concerning limitation periods and the discoverability rule in the context of a workplace accident. The case addresses the conflict between the Limitations Act, 2002 and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, specifically regarding reasonable accommodation and the statutory bar on civil suits for workplace injuries.

Toombs v. WorkSafe BC

This is a procedural ruling concerning contempt of court in the context of workplace safety and insurance subrogation under the Workplace Compensation Act.

Kumra v. Stagliano

Stay of Proceedings: Workplace Injury Statutory Bar

This is a procedural ruling regarding a stay of proceedings in a workplace injury context. The court addressed trial procedure and adjournments in the context of the statutory bar under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.