Perera v. De Groot, 2007 BCCA 242 (CanLII)
This was David McWhinnie’s first appearance in the Court of Appeal. The appellant marine surveyors successfully appealed from a finding of professional negligence.
Cases
Tang v. Marine Chrysler
This was my first civil trial. The plaintiff was compensated for the negligence of an employee of the defendant in obtaining financial information from the plaintiff.
Parks v. Vancouver International Airport Authority, 2005 BCSC 1883 (CanLII)
Blair Curtis successfully represented Mr. Parks, who was terminated when he refused to accept a new position with the employer. The employer took the position that his refusal amounted to him quitting, but the Court ruled in favor of our client and awarded him severance.
Orlando v. Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, 2005 BCSC 926 (CanLII)
In this case, Blair Curtis was counsel for Ms. Orlando, who was awarded the maximum notice period allowed by law. This case is frequently cited for the judge’s commentary in the decision that people dismissed over the age of 50 should receive longer notice periods (higher severance) on the basis that it will be more difficult for them to find new employment.
Ribeiro v. Vancouver (City of) et al., 2005 BCSC 395 (CanLII)
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.
Cardiff v. Fincentric Corporation, 2005 BCSC 173 (CanLII)
Blair Curtis was co-counsel on this trial on behalf of Mr. Cardiff, who received severance with a value exceeding $1,300,000.00.
Martell v. Ewos Canada Ltd. et al., 2005 BCSC 43 (CanLII)
Blair Curtis was co-counsel on this case on behalf of Mr. Martell. The employer’s allegations of “cause” were rejected, and Mr. Martell was awarded (after an appeal) more than $445,000.00 in severance plus the considerable value of stock options that the former employer tried to deny him.
Fleckenstein v. Deutsche Bank Securities Ltd., 2002 BCCA 74 (CanLII)
Blair Curtis was co-counsel on this appeal, which involved a contractual interpretation dispute. Acting for the former employer, Blair Curtis succeeded in resisting the plaintiff’s claim to an additional payment of $400,000.00 after termination.
Fleckenstein v. Deutsche Bank Securities Limited, 2000 BCSC 1282 (CanLII)
Blair Curtis was co-counsel on this trial, which involved a contractual interpretation dispute. Acting for the former employer, Blair Curtis succeeded in resisting the plaintiff’s claim to an additional payment of $400,000.00 after termination.
Zanatta v. Deutsche Morgan Grenfall Canada Ltd., 1998 CanLII 2632 (BC SC)
Blair Curtis was co-counsel on this trial, in which a former employee made a claim against Blair’s client for an alleged bonus owed. Acting for the former employer, Blair Curtis succeeded in defending against this claim. The Court found there was no merit in the bonus claim.