This case arises from the breakdown in relations among a group of physicians, the plaintiff, Dr. Sonya Kashyap, and the defendants Dr. Abraham Albert Yuzpe, Dr. Elizabeth Taylor and Dr. Jason Hitkari, who practiced reproductive medicine together in the City of Vancouver.
In this trial, the plaintiff was successful in obtaining compensation from a departed business partner for his share of the liability arising from multiple property developments.
This was the retrial of this case following the successful 2008 appeal. Although convicted, the sanctions imposed were reduced from the original trial and, most importantly, took into account the consequences for the immigration status of the accused.
This was an appeal in a criminal case. The appellants successfully appealed multiple charges of possession and importing on the basis of improper Crown submissions to the jury.
This was David McWhinnie’s first appearance in the Court of Appeal. The appellant marine surveyors successfully appealed from a finding of professional negligence.
David McWhinnie’s first appearance in Supreme Court as an Articled Student. The hearing addressed whether a Police Board owed a private law duty of care to provide proper policing services in dealing with mentally ill persons.
I was referred to TGC by other lawyer. I was very frustrated with my situation and status at work and seeking professional advice. This was my first time to use the service and was a bit nervous coming in. David McWhinnie was very approachable and I was relaxed and able to ask any questions without hesitation throughout the consultation. He was very organized, quick to understand my situation, and gave me advice on how to approach employer in details within a very short period of time. I am very satisfied with his advice.