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Our Reputation Is Earned By Results

We are proud of our body of work. We invite you to review some of our most notable cases below.

JUDGMENTS

While most cases are resolved out of court, we prepare every case for trial, relentlessly holding defendants, insurance companies, governments, and large corporations accountable. We understand the key to winning litigation is exceptional preparation, strategy, and advocacy. RPLE’s lawyers have collectively conducted more than 500 trials, appeals, and class action certification hearings at all levels of court, including the Federal Court of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada. We have made new law and obtained precedent setting judgments on issues involving legal causation, damages, duties of care, expert evidence, and legal procedure. An imbalance exists between wealthy corporate defendants and individual plaintiffs, but with the right legal team, the courtroom can be the great equalizer.  

Canada Building
  • Named Persons v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 BCCA 197
  • November 5, 2025

RHE seeks leave to Supreme Court of Canada on Breached Confidential Informer Case

John Rice KC was lead counsel, alongside Eileen Patel and RHE senior associate Hector MacDonald, on a remarkable appeal from a trial concerning constitutional damages arising out of the Crown’s negligent disclosure that identified an informant. Given the nature of the case, both the

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  • Jury Award
  • August 11, 2025

Unfair low-ball offer from ICBC results in $4.7M Jury Verdict for RHE client

On occasion, ICBC continues to make low-ball offers resulting in unnecessary trials.  RHE trial lawyers Tony Leoni and Katherine Shapiro, with the assistance of Articling Student Kaylee Cunningham, were counsel for a young man who was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash. ICBC refused

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Car Accident
  • Dhaliwal v. Wu, 2024 BCSC 1380
  • July 31, 2025

$2.5M Awarded: John Rice KC & Hector Macdonald Secure Major Win for UBC Student in Severe Chronic Pain Disorder Case

John Rice KC and Hector Macdonald represented Megan Dhaliwal at trial for an injury claim arising out of a violent head-on motor vehicle collision which caused the Plaintiff to develop a severe chronic pain disorder, which profoundly altered the Plaintiff’s life and career as

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  • Ali v. Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation, 2024 BCSC 384
  • March 11, 2025

Landmark Decision: Interpreting BC’s New Disbursement and Expert Evidence Regulation in MVA Cases

John Rice K.C. and Silvana Herra obtained an important interlocutory decision yesterday interpreting the freshly minted Disbursement and Expert Evidence Regulation  (the “DEER”).  This is the Province’s most recent effort to legislatively stack the deck in favor of ICBC in litigated MVA cases after the

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u-turn
  • Giller v. Herron, 2024 BCSC 186
  • August 8, 2024

Court Awards Favourable Liability Split of 20/80 in RHE Client’s Favour

Matthew Burtini and Scott Morishita were trial counsel in a complex multi-party liability trial involving a motor vehicle accident. The accident occurred in Langley at the intersection of 200th Street and 80th Avenue. Our client was travelling straight through the intersection and the Defendant was attempting

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Palette Boards
  • Riascos v. Raudales, 2024 BCSC 26
  • January 26, 2024

RHE Obtains $1,332,706 Award For 45-Year-Oold Wooden Pallet Repairperson With Chronic Pain And Psychological Symptoms

Michael Elliott and Matthew Burtini were trial counsel for a 45-year-old wooden pallet repairperson who suffered ongoing chronic pain following three motor vehicle accidents. Prior to the accidents, the plaintiff arrived in Canada in pursuit of economic opportunity. He was able to find work

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Car Accident
  • Oh v. Fang, 2023 BCSC 1042
  • June 20, 2023

RHE OBTAINS $823,500 AWARD FOR 54-YEAR-OLD NEWLY LICENSED REALTOR WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIES

Michael Elliott and Matthew Burtini were trial counsel for a 54-year-old newly licensed realtor who suffered ongoing chronic pain following two motor vehicle accidents. Prior to the accidents, the plaintiff had just started a new career as a realtor. With less than two years

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Car Accident
  • Jandric v. Janzen, 2023 BCSC 470
  • June 1, 2023

Military Veteran Awarded Over $475,000 for Recurrence of PTSD

RHE lawyers Jesse Kendall and Kendal Paul were trial counsel for Robert Jandric, a 52-year old veteran of the Balkan conflict, husband and father who struggled for several years following two accidents. Mr. Jandric suffered a recurrence of PTSD, nightmares, sleep issues, a concussion,

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Breast Implants
  • Allergan PLC v. Kibalian, 2023 ONSC 2728
  • May 16, 2023

Allergan’s Leave to Appeal Certification Denied

Following Justice Morgan’s December 2022 certification of the class action against Allergan for issues concerning its textured and silicone breast implants, the Defendants sought leave to appeal the decision in the Ontario Divisional Court. On May 12, 2023, the Divisional Court dismissed the application

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  • Kibalian v Allergan Inc., 2022 ONSC 7116
  • December 22, 2022

Consortium of Rochon Genova, Thomson Rogers and RHE successful in contested certification for Allergan Silicone Implants and Breast Implant Illness

On December 21, 2022, Justice Morgan of the Ontario Superior Court granted certification of an expanded class proceeding on behalf of all persons who, between May 31, 1999, and May 29, 2019, were implanted in Canada with one or more Biocell textured breast implants

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Child in hospital bed
  • Gill v Fraser Health Authority, 2022 BCSC 1553
  • November 10, 2022

Health Authority’s Summary Trial Application Dismissed in Tragic Infant Death Case – Charter Damages to Proceed to Trial

Tony Leoni and Jesse Kendall recently argued a ground-breaking case relating to whether a health authority’s inaction can give rise, as a matter of law, to Charter damages. In February 2017, after twice attending the Abbotsford Regional Hospital operated by Fraser Health Authority (“FHA”),

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  • Stephens v. JUUL Labs Canada, Ltd., 2022 BCSC 1807
  • October 21, 2022

RHE Lawyers and Siskinds LLP successful in establishing BC Court has jurisdiction against Big Tobacco Defendant in JUUL e-Cigarette Class Proceeding

Together with co-counsel at Siskinds LLP, RHE lawyers Tony Leoni and Jesse Kendall recently obtained a dismissal of the Defendant Altria’s application to dismiss the proceedings against it in the JUUL e-cigarette class action. Altria, an American corporation, applied for an order dismissing the

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Woman and Baby
  • Bolognese v. Phan, 2022 BCSC 1734
  • October 19, 2022

RHE obtains over $570,000 for hardworking new mom who developed chronic pain, anxiety, and depression after two car accidents

Jonathan Harbut and Silvana Herra were trial counsel for a hardworking 26-year-old woman who developed chronic pain, anxiety, and depression following two rear-end collisions. At the time of the first collision, the Plaintiff was 21 years’ old and working her way up McDonald’s management,

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Federal Court of Canada
  • Citation: 2022 FC 1228
  • September 1, 2022

RHE Lawyers Successful in obtaining Certification in the Federal Court on CRA Privacy Breach Class Action

On August 25, 2022 the Federal Court granted the Plaintiff’s certification application in the CRA/CERB privacy breach class action.  RHE lawyers Tony Leoni and Matthew Burtini argued the certification hearing, which concerned unauthorized of a number of Government of Canada online portals in 2020. 

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Court Of Appeal Canada
  • Kringhaug v. Men, 2022 BCCA 186
  • May 27, 2022

ICBC appeal of $265,000 future loss of earning capacity award unanimously dismissed by BC Court of Appeal.

ICBC appealed a 2021 future loss of income earning capacity award to RHE client Kristen Kringhaug in the amount of $265,000 (total judgment damages were for just over $385,000). RHE partner John Rice was counsel at the trial level and on appeal. Following the

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Hair Dressing
  • Basile v. Doyle, 2022 BCSC 819
  • May 20, 2022

RHE obtains $902,000 award for 37-year-old hairstylist and mother who was pregnant and travelling with her young son when her vehicle was broadsided

Matthew Burtini and Michael Elliott were trial counsel for a talented hairstylist who suffered ongoing chronic pain after a motor vehicle accident. Prior to the accident, the plaintiff had begun the process of running her own hairdressing salon. She was also an active and caring mother and wife who delighted in

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Birth Control Pills
  • MacKinnon v. Pfizer Canada Inc., 2022 BCCA 151
  • May 9, 2022

RHE partner Anthony Leoni successfully persuades the BC Court of Appeal to dismiss Pfizer’s appeal

We are very pleased to announce that RHE partner Anthony Leoni successfully persuaded the BC Court of Appeal to dismiss Pfizer’s appeal of RHE’s successful certification of a defective birth control class proceeding. You can read the full Court of Appeal reasons here.

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Medical Surgeons
  • Kibalian v Allergan Inc., 2022 ONSC 1827
  • March 28, 2022

Consortium including RHE Lawyers obtain certification of issues relating to Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma and Allergan breast implants

On March 23, 2022, Justice Morgan of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted certification of common issues relating to the propensity of Allergan Biocell® implants to cause Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (“ALCL”). This means that the issues relating to ALCL are authorized to

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  • Stephens v. Altria Group, Inc., 2021 BCCA 396
  • January 3, 2022

RHE Lawyers successful in the BC Court of Appeal in upholding cross-examination on affidavits of big tobacco witnesses

RHE Lawyers Tony Leoni and Jesse Kendall are counsel for the Plaintiffs in a presumptive class action relating to the Defendants’ JUUL e-cigarette device, including an alleged conspiracy to deceptively market JUUL e-cigarettes, causing a nicotine use epidemic among youth.   One of the Defendants, Altria

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Car Accident
  • Dhanji v. Contorines 2021 BCSC 2457
  • December 17, 2021

Triumph Over Adversity: Nafeesa Dhanji’s Journey to Justice and a $1.6 Million Award

Hector MacDonald and Anthony Leoni were trial counsel for Nafeesa Dhanji, a Field Support Manager at Telus who was left disabled as a result of a motor vehicle accident as a result of which she developed somatic symptom disorder as well as soft tissue

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Drinking at the wheel
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  • August 24, 2021

RHE obtains over $2,800,000 arbitration award for father of two injured by drunk driver

RHE trial lawyers Jonathan Harbut and Silvana Herra were arbitration counsel resulting in an award of $2,806,509 for KD, a young father who suffered an excruciating back injury and anxiety after he was injured in a hit-and-run collision by a drunk driver of an

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Man working
  • Kowalski v. Chepil, 2021 BCSC 1585
  • August 16, 2021

RHE obtains over $1,175,000 for young man with chronic pain and psychological injuries

RHE trial lawyers Tony Leoni and Jesse Kendall were trial counsel resulting in an award of $1,175,000 in damages for Martin Kowalski, a young father, husband and computer consultant who struggled for several years following an accident in which the vehicle he was a

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Airline Flight
  • Rix v. Koch, 2021 BCSC 1526
  • August 10, 2021

RHE preserves trial award with continued victory against ICBC

In December of 2020, RHE trial lawyers Michael Elliott and Matthew Burtini obtained a $312,599 trial award for Kelly Rix—a mother and hardworking professional in the aviation industry who was injured in two motor vehicle accidents. As part of the trial award, the Court

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Humbolt Broncos Bus Crash
  • QBG 789/20 Wasserman et al vs Govt of Sask et al
  • July 30, 2021

RHE wins precedent for Humboldt Broncos – Stay of competing claims

We are counsel for the presumptive class action arising out of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash of April 6, 2018. Over the last year we have worked diligently with all the lawyers and individual claimants who have other lawsuits (in Alberta and Saskatchewan) relating

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Birth Control Pills
  • MacKinnon v. Pfizer Canada Inc., 2021 BCSC 1093
  • June 18, 2021

RHE Successful in Obtaining Certification of Class Action Relating to Defective Alesse Birth Control

In Reasons for Judgment issued on June 7, 2021, Madam Justice Horsman granted certification of a national multi-jurisdictional class proceeding on behalf of all persons who were prescribed and ingested Alesse 21 or Alesse 28 between January 1, 2017 and April 30, 2019 (the

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Woman crossing the street
  • Kringhaug v. Men, 2021 BCSC 991
  • June 7, 2021

RHE obtains $383,000 for hardworking supermum, who developed a chronic pain condition after being hit by a car as a pedestrian

John Rice recovered $383,000 in damages after a two week trial for our hardworking client Kristen Krinhaug, a supermum who works with autistic children and who developed a chronic pain condition after being hit by a car as a pedestrian while ushering her two

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Traffic Lights
  • Libera v. Burgoyne, 2021 BCSC 1028
  • June 2, 2021

Another unfair low-ball offer from ICBC results in another win for RHE client

ICBC continues to make low-ball offers resulting in unnecessary trials.  RHE trial lawyers Tony Leoni and Ben Colangelo were counsel for Ingrid Libera in Libera v. Burgoyne, 2021 BCSC 1028. ICBC denied liability for an intersection accident despite evidence from an independent eyewitness confirming

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Salon Chairs
  • Kyle-Moffat v Novex Insurance Company, 2020 BCSC 1757 (CanLII)
  • May 12, 2021

Kyle-Moffat v Novex Insurance Company, 2020 BCSC 1757 – The Court provides an analysis of sequencing with competing abuse of process and certification motions.

RHE are counsel for individuals and businesses that were wrongly denied business interruption insurance coverage by Novex Insurance Company and Intact Insurance Company, as well as several other cases in B.C., Alberta and Ontario relating to denial of business interruption coverage.   Many other class

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Painting Brushes
  • Hau v. Patterson, 2020 BCSC 1069
  • April 29, 2021

RHE obtains $358,000 for a young deserving artist, hairdresser, and business owner

Michael Elliott and Scott Morishita were counsel for Lisa Hau, a young artist, hairdresser, and business owner who was injured in a 2016 motor vehicle accident. Prior to the accident, Ms. Hau was a gifted hairdresser who had earned a reputation as a rising

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Justice
  • Thomas v. Foskett, 2020 BCCA 322
  • January 27, 2021

Court of Appeal Increases “Plainly Unreasonable” Jury Award

Civil juries can be a great service to our society in determining civil rights and liabilities, especially with respect to determinations of the standard of care.  Unfortunately, civil juries are often selected by ICBC in an attempt to reduce awards to persons suffering from

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Airplane
  • Rix v. Koch, 2020 BCSC 1976
  • December 14, 2020

RHE obtains $312,599 trial award for resilient and hardworking 50-year-old mother and aviation professional

RHE trial lawyers Michael Elliott and Matthew Burtini were counsel for Kelly Rix, a mother and hardworking professional in the aviation industry who was injured in two motor vehicle accidents. She sustained soft tissue injuries and headaches, which had become chronic by the time

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Bike Accident
  • Firman v. Quina, 2020 BCSC 1424
  • September 30, 2020

RHE obtains $354,000 award for young, hard-working restoration worker

RHE trial lawyer Silvana Herra was counsel for Ken Firman, a 31 year old supervisor at a restoration company who suffered from chronic neck and back pain after he was hit from behind and knocked off his motorcycle in 2015. Mr. Firman held a

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Car Accident
  • Jury Award
  • May 31, 2020

RHE Obtains $500,000 Jury Award for Deserving Special Education Assistant

Michael Elliott and Ben Colangelo were trial counsel for Ms. Fiona Doyle, a 32 year old special education assistant who was injured in a March 2015 motor vehicle accident. Prior to the accident, Ms. Doyle was working full-time in her special education role as

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Man with Headache
  • Wong v. Campbell 2020 BCSC 243
  • March 27, 2020

RHE obtains $505,550 trial award for 22-year old student injured in 2 collisions

John Rice and Jesse Kendall had the distinct pleasure of acting for Parker Wong, a young man injured in two motor vehicle collisions, the first of which occurred when he was just 13 years old and which caused him to develop chronic post traumatic

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Woman and Child Crossing The Street
  • O’Mara v. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, 2019 BCSC 2222
  • January 5, 2020

RHE obtains $1.148 million award for pedestrian struck in a hit and run collision

Michael Elliott and Scott Morishita were trial counsel for Janis O’Mara, a 43 year old medical office coordinator, who was walking in a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle.  The vehicle that struck Ms. O’Mara fled the scene and the identity

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Broken Windshield
  • Basra v. Masood, 2019 BCSC 2156
  • December 12, 2019

RHE achieves $426,187 trial award for a self-employed tradesman with important analysis by the Court of business earnings for the purpose of assessing income loss

RHE Trial Lawyer Tony Leoni was trial counsel for Damandip Basra, a 38 year old self-employed tile setter who sustained soft tissue injuries resulting in chronic pain and partial disability after a 2014 rear-end accident. Mr. Basra ran his own business as a sole

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  • Crowder v. British Columbia (Attorney General), 2019 BCSC 1824
  • October 30, 2019

Expert Limit Rule Overturned

We are very proud as co-counsel on behalf of RHE client Gregory Crowder and co-petitioner the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia to have successfully challenged the constitutionality of an effort by the Attorney General of B.C. to (a) limit the number of experts

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Sad Man
  • Redmile v. Beaulieu, 2019 BCSC 1571
  • September 18, 2019

RHE wins award of $594,372.77 in damages for client with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

RHE wins award of $594,327.77 in damages for 48-year-old man suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”). Trial Lawyers Jon Harbut and Tony Leoni were trial counsel for Mike Redmile, a 48-year old man who developed PTSD following a tragic highway accident.   The $180,000 that

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Justice
  • Spence v. Yellow Cab Company Ltd., 2019 BCSC 1540
  • September 16, 2019

$50,000 Awarded for Pain and Suffering for ongoing soft tissue injuries

Jesse Kendall was trial counsel for a 45-year old man who sustained injuries while riding as a passenger in a taxicab in 2014. Despite ICBC’s view that the plaintiff’s injuries warranted a significantly lower award, the Supreme Court of British Columbia found that an

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  • Williams v. Sekhon, 2019 BCSC 1511
  • September 12, 2019

$850,000 in damages to RHE client and NEW legal precedent limiting scope of ICBC investigations and surveillance

On Monday September 9th, 2019 the BC Supreme Court delivered reasons from a June 2019 personal injury trial that John Rice and Tony Leoni prosecuted, awarding our young client over $850,000 in damages for the permanently partially disabling injuries he suffered in a car

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Air Bag Deployed
  • Juelfs v McCue, 2019 BCSC 1195
  • July 30, 2019

Another ICBC low-ball settlement offer forces another RHE case to trial for significant damages

RHE partner Jon Harbut  had the privilege of acting for Felicia Juelfs at trial, a 36 year old woman who suffered soft tissue injuries and chronic pain in her jaw, neck and back from a May 2014 car crash.  ICBC had care and conduct

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Brain Imaging Scan
  • Jaehrlich v. Kuechler, 2019 BCSC 1126
  • July 25, 2019

Another “no settlement” offer case from ICBC leads to $250,000 trial damages award to youth counsellor

John Rice and Hector MacDonald were trial counsel for Angelika Jaehrlich, a 59 year old youth counsellor who was seriously injured as a backseat passenger in a taxi that was violently struck from the rear in a four-vehicle collision on Highway 99 near the

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Traffic Lights
  • Culver v. Skrypnyk, 2019 BCSC 807
  • May 23, 2019

$1.2M awarded to 37 year old window washer who suffered permanent partial disability from chronic pain and depression.

Jesse Kendall was trial counsel for Zachary Culver, a 37-year old window washer who was involved in two accidents a few years apart.  Mr. Culver suffered significant injuries to his low back, which over several years contributed to depression and chronic pain in his

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Bike Accident
  • Scott v. Cheng 2019 BCSC 697
  • May 10, 2019

RHE recovers $552,000 for 34 year old father and general contractor after suffering leg fractures when the Defendant struck him on his motorcycle.

John Rice and Hector Macdonald had the pleasure of acting for Ryan Scott, a young father and general contractor who suffered severe orthopaedic injuries when the Defendant Cheng left a stop sign and failed to yield the right of way to Mr. Scott, causing

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People crossing the street
  • Zacher v. Prescesky 2019 BCSC 500
  • April 5, 2019

RHE achieves $2.13 million award for 25 year old pedestrian who suffered a broken femur and concussion ending his career as a chef.

Tony Leoni and Lawrence Bau were trial counsel for Alexander Zacher, a 25 year old line cook who was walking in a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a left turning vehicle.  The accident resulted in a right femur fracture, chronic pain, concussion,

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Justice
  • Brundige v. Bolton, 2018 BCSC 1843
  • November 6, 2018

RHE wins award of $784,735 in damages for 46-year-old woman suffering from post-traumatic chronic pain and somatic symptom disorder.

RHE wins award of $784,735 in damages for 46-year-old woman suffering from post-traumatic chronic pain and somatic symptom disorder. Tony Leoni and Ben Colangelo were trial counsel for Brandy Brundige, a 46-year old woman who suffered disabling chronic pain after her vehicle was struck

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Police Tape
  • Howell v. Machi, 2017 BCSC 1806
  • October 16, 2018

RHE wins almost $3 million for brain injured hit & run victim, including largest ever $100,000 punitive damage award in Canada against a negligent driver.

John Rice and Hector MacDonald were trial counsel for Veronica Howell, a young UBC student who was involved in a hit and run incident while crossing the street. On the day of the accident, the Defendant drove into oncoming traffic while travelling the wrong

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Car Accident
  • McKenzie v. Lloyd, 2018 BCCA 289
  • July 17, 2018

BC Court of Appeal – Judgment Upheld

ICBC appealed the trial judge’s award of $1,093,111 to our client, Tim McKenzie, who suffered a stroke 2 ½ weeks after an accident.  ICBC argued that the trial judge had misunderstood the expert evidence about the cause of the stroke, and did not consider

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Police Lights
  • Provost v. Bolton, 2017 BCSC 1608
  • September 13, 2017

RHE Lawyers involved in precedent setting decision for accident involving a stolen vehicle.

Tony Leoni and David Eleff were trial counsel for Brandy Brundige, who was injured when she and her 5 year old son, who was a passenger, were struck at a high speed by a large truck driven by a thief. The truck had been

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Woman Crying
  • Pearson v. Savage, 2017 BCSC 1435
  • August 18, 2017

RHE wins $1.9 million in damages for 25-year-old woman suffering from post-traumatic chronic pain.

Jon Harbut and John Rice were trial counsel for Jessica Pearson, a 21-year old woman who suffered life changing injuries in a violent head on motor vehicle accident on the Sea to Sky highway. The accident caused Ms. Pearson to suffer severe and permanently

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Car Accident
  • McKenzie v. Lloyd, 2016 BCSC 1745
  • September 29, 2016

RHE wins $1,093,111 in damages for a case that is the first of its kind in British Columbia to consider the issue of causation of a stroke occurring weeks after an accident.

Jon Harbut and Anthony Leoni were trial counsel for Scott McKenzie, a Special Education Assistant and Youth Pastor who suffered injuries as a result of four motor vehicle accidents between 2012 and 2015. The primary issue was whether the cerebellar stroke that Mr. McKenzie

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Man Crying in the Dark
  • Picton v. Fredericks, 2016 BCSC 1470
  • September 20, 2016

RHE wins $120,000 for ongoing Botox Injections to treat chronic headaches, largest award in British Columbia’s history.

Michael Elliott and Hector MacDonald were trial counsel for Allie Picton, a 33 year-old hair stylist, who suffered injuries to her neck, back, and shoulders, as well as ongoing headaches, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Ms. Picton’s primary ongoing complaint at

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Motor Vehicle Accident
  • Chow v. Goodman, 2016 BCSC 1486
  • August 19, 2016

RHE wins $1,190,563 in damages for a young member of our community suffering from chronic pain and impaired lifetime work capacity.

Jon Harbut and John Rice were trial counsel for Wing Kit (“Rick”) Chow, a 40-year-old accountant who suffered serious injuries leading to neck surgery from two rear-end motor vehicle collisions on November 20, 2009 on July 5, 2011. ICBC had full care and conduct

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Broken Windshield
  • Norris v. Burgess, 2016 BCSC 1451
  • August 6, 2016

RHE defends injured victim in a 20-day Jury Trial.

John Rice and Jon Harbut were trial counsel for Denise Norris who suffered disabling injuries after being involved in a vehicle accident in 2010. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (“ICBC”) had conduct of the defence and elected a jury trial. The defendant admitted

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  • Frahm v. Laci, 2016 BCSC 1162
  • July 12, 2016

Young lawyer injured in a motor vehicle accident awarded $177,177 in damages.

Michael Elliott and Cody Wagner were trial counsel for a 36-year-old lawyer who suffered injury to her back and neck, as well as headaches, as a result of a significant motor vehicle collision. At the time of the collision the plaintiff worked in a

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House Fire - Outlet
  • Boyes v. Wong, 2016 BCSC 1085
  • June 15, 2016

North Vancouver property owners and property manager held wholly liable for infant’s electrical burns.

Michael Elliott and John Rice were trial counsel for Cora Boyes who, in 2007, was 10 only months old when she suffered severe electrical burns while a resident at a rental property in North Vancouver. Cora was electrocuted by a negligently constructed electrical cord

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Medical Doctor
  • Johal v. Meyede 2015 BCSC 1070
  • September 22, 2015

Court of Appeal remits award for future cost of care back to the trial judge for clarification, trial judge rejects ICBC’s argument and upholds initial award.

Michael Elliott and Cody Wagner were trial counsel for Ms. Johal. The Court of Appeal remitted Ms. Johal’s award for future cost of care back to the trial judge for clarification of this issue. RHE argued that ICBC had failed at trial and on

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Air Bag Deployed
  • Bellaisac v. Mara 2015 BCSC 1247
  • September 22, 2015

RHE wins $889,650 for client injured labourer involved in a rear-end accident.

Michael Elliott and Cody Wagner were trial counsel for John Bellaisac, a 35-year-old labourer who was injured as a passenger in a rear end accident. Mr. Bellaisac was a recent immigrant from Columbia. Since his arrival in Canada, Mr. Bellaisac worked as a physical

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Car Accident
  • Cameron v. Savory, 2008 BCSC 1708
  • July 13, 2008

Injured young woman awarded damages for her pain and suffering and reimbursement of her treatment expenses.

Jon Harbut and Keith McGee were trial counsel for the Plaintiff in a claim for damages arising out of a car accident caused by the Defendants Savory and Kwong. Our client was a 26 year old massage therapist. She suffered mild soft tissue injuries.

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Car Accident
  • Gold v. Joe, 2008 BCSC 865
  • May 13, 2008

RHE wins $206,915 in damages for injured Mill Worker who suffered chronic pain as a result of a serious rear-end accident.

Kevin Jarvis and John Rice were trial counsel for Leonard Gold, a 56 year old mill worker who was injured in a heavy rear-end car accident. He developed chronic pain in his neck and back and painful post-traumatic headaches. RHE argued his ability to

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Misty Sky
  • Creutz v. Winther, 2007 BCSC 1463
  • July 13, 2007

RHE wins liability trial involving a fatal motor vehicle accident.

Keith McGee and John Rice were trial counsel for Gustav Creutz. The trial of this matter related only to which of two men was driving a vehicle on a back country road on October 6, 2000 which swerved off the road and engaged in

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Broken Windshield
  • Sinnott v. Boggs, 2007 BCSC 267
  • June 13, 2007

Court of Appeal upholds the decision to award 16 year-old girl $30,000 for loss of future earning capacity.

Keith McGee and John Rice were trial counsel for Kasey Sinnott, a 16 year girl in grade 11. Kasey was injured when the van she was driving was hit from behind by a pick-up truck being driven by the Defendant. Kasey suffered a whiplash

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Woman with Crutches
  • Djukic v. Hahn, 2007 BCSC 203
  • April 13, 2007

Injured couple’s award for damages upheld by the Court of Appeal.

Kevin Jarvis and John Rice were trial counsel for Mr. and Mrs. Djukic. We were asked to take this case from another lawyer two months before trial. The clients were a husband and wife couple from Serbia who operated a successful deli business when

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Car Accident
  • Krzmaric v. Harada, 2006 BCSC 1421
  • May 13, 2006

Client injured in “low velocity impact” accident awarded $388,387 in damages.

Kevin Jarvis and John Rice were trial counsel for Ms. Krznaric a fitness and Pilates instructor and mother of two children. Ms. Krznaric was injured in what ICBC called a “low velocity impact” crash on April 18, 2002. She sustained injuries including injuries to

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Broken Windshield
  • Novakovic v. Wasylyshyn, 2006 BCSC 338
  • May 9, 2006

Working mother awarded damages including income loss and loss of opportunity.

Robert Burns and John Rice were trial counsel for the Plaintiff in a claim for damages arising out of two car crashes that occurred on March 31, 2001 and September 14, 2004. The Plaintiff says the accidents caused pain and injury to her neck

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John and the RHE team not only completely delivered on my expectations, but they were also diligently there for me through the entire 3-year process of my case. At conclusion, I feel that while I was put in one of life's most challenging situations, one of the first thing that went right for me from that moment was picking this law firm. I am grateful, absolutely pleased with this outcome and would recommend everyone and anyone here if they are in a personal injury case.
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I had the pleasure of dealing with John Rice and Kendal Paul at this firm. I would highly recommend them both. They were kind, knowledgeable and efficient. I worked in the legal industry for years and was very impressed with the whole team. The Senior Paralegal Sophie Gourdine was very helpful and efficient as well. Thank you for all that you did to help resolve my issue.
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LR Cannonized5 STARS | PAST CLIENT
I can’t express how grateful I am for John Rice, Jesse Kendall and their team. My ICBC case lasted many years, and there were plenty of moments where the process felt overwhelming but they were the steady, reassuring constant throughout it all. They listened, advocated for me, and made sure I never felt like I was navigating it alone. From start to finish, they were professional, patient, and incredibly thorough. They communicated clearly, explained every step, and always made sure I understood my options. Their compassion and commitment truly set them apart. In the end, their hard work led to an outcome that exceeded my expectations and has genuinely changed my life. I’m deeply thankful for their support and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone needing a strong, reliable, and caring legal team.
Brooke Klamut5 STARS | PAST CLIENT
Tony Leoni and all the staff at RHE law are absolutely incredible. They all work extremely hard to be able to support, advocate and resolve in a timely and professional manner. After being involved in multiple MVA’s, Tony and his team went above and beyond to support me through the difficult time. Throughout this entire process they never made me feel less than or an inconvenience and always treated me with the up most respect and dignity. I highly recommend Tony, all his colleagues and staff at RHE Law to take on all your legal battles and fight for what you deserve because they see YOU and what you’re going through, not just a dollar figure.
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