6 Feb 2023
Rotor Maxx Support Limited v Air Palace Co., Ltd.
In the case of Rotor Maxx Support Limited v Air Palace Co., Ltd., dated February 6, 2023, the plaintiff, Rotor Maxx Support Limited (RMS), repaired aircraft parts for the defendant, Air Palace Co., Ltd. (AP), but engine damage occurred during testing. RMS claimed there was an agreement to perform repairs, but AP denied it. AP filed a claim in Korea, lost, and appealed. RMS filed a claim in BC for breach of contract. AP pleaded negligence as a defense. RMS applied to strike the negligence claims, while AP applied to amend its response and file a counterclaim. The court ruled that AP's application to amend the response and file a counterclaim was denied, but they could re-apply. RMS was awarded costs for both applications and costs wasted on AP's first application. No specific information regarding a financial award was provided in the case.