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Wheeler v Wilson
In the case of Wheeler v. Wilson dated March 12, 2021, the Trial Decision awarded the plaintiff, Anna-Marie Kristine Wheeler damages for personal injuries, in two car accidents as follows: (1) Non-pecuniary damages: $100,000 (2) Loss of past earning capacity: $16,500 (3) Loss of future earning capacity: $325,000 (4) Special damages: $15,000 (5) Loss of housekeeping capacity: $20,000 (6) Compensation for costs of future care: $160,000 Issues arising after the Trial Decision included the plaintiff's claim for management fees and a tax gross-up. The defendants, Zachary Wilson & Carri Barbara Ash, sought a reduction in the judgment amount based on the expanded definition of benefits and deductions related to the plaintiff's insurance coverage. The plaintiff argued for an increase in the future care costs award due to a mathematical error. The court ruled that the Defendants were entitled to a $65,000 deduction from the $160,000 future care costs award. Deductions included: - $9,066 for massage - $16,000 for Botox injections - $26,667 for Botox treatment travel costs - $7,650 for 10% of Botox medication (ICBC liable) The Defendants were entitled to a $2,450 deduction for special damages, plus $1,762.80 in payments made after judgment. The Plaintiff was entitled to $25,000 for management fees and a $5,500 tax gross-up on her award.
Anna-Marie Kristine Wheeler
Law Firm / Organization
Not specified
Lawyer(s)

M. Thornton

Zachary Wilson
Law Firm / Organization
Not specified
Lawyer(s)

K.R. Tonge

Carri Barbara Ash
Law Firm / Organization
Not specified
Lawyer(s)

K.R. Tonge

Supreme Court of British Columbia
M31757
Personal injury law
Not specified/Unspecified
Plaintiff