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23195

Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone, et al. v. Nelson Savein, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1994-07-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to C/A of BC (Vancouver, BC) enclosing their record
1994-03-16 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal of B.C. enclosing their record
1994-02-17 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON)
1994-02-17 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-02-17 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1994-02-01 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-02-01 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON)
1994-01-27 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is allowed in part. The decision of the trial judge that the appellant's life expectancy is 22.5 years from the date of trial is restored. The Court of Appeal's deduction of 50 per cent from the award for lost earning capacity is maintained. Costs here and below should be assessed in accordance with the disposition of the respective issues.
Allowed, no order as to costs
1993-11-08 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (124 pages)
1993-11-01 Hearing of the appeal, 1993-11-01, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1993-11-01 Decision on motion to strike out, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-11-01 Hearing of motion to strike out, 1993-11-01, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
1993-11-01 Submission of motion to strike out, 1993-11-01, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
1993-11-01 Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-11-01 Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence, 1993-11-01, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
1993-11-01 Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, 1993-11-01, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
1993-11-01 Order on motion for additional time to present oral argument
1993-11-01 Order on motion to adduce new evidence
1993-11-01 Order on motion to strike out
1993-10-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) of Susan A. Griffin (Roberts & Griffin) in response to the letter of John G. Dives re motion to admit new evidence sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, Oct 28/93
1993-10-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) of John G. Dives (Bull, Housser & Tupper) re application to admit new evidence dated Oct. 27 1993 sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, Oct 28, 1993
1993-10-18 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 to 3 JOINT Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-10-04 Appellant's argument on the motion to adduce new evidence, 10 copies (APPELLANT'S MOTION BRIEF - RESPONDENTS' APPLICATION TO ADMIT NEW EVIDENCE) Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-10-04 General proceeding, (10 copies) (APPELLANT'S ERRATA SHEET - TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE JUDGES)
1993-09-23 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-11-01
Decision reserved
1993-09-21 Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, at the hearing of the appeal is heard and the following ordered: The parties will have 2 hrs. and 40 minutes for the appeal and an additional 30 minutes for the motion to adduce fresh evidence., with service, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-09-21 Hearing of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1993-09-21, at the hearing of the appeal is heard and the following ordered: The parties will have 2 hrs. and 40 minutes for the appeal and an additional 30 minutes for the motion to adduce fresh evidence., with service, Reg
1993-09-21 Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1993-09-21, at the hearing of the appeal is heard and the following ordered: The parties will have 2 hrs. and 40 minutes for the appeal and an additional 30 minutes for the motion to adduce fresh evidence., with service, Reg
1993-09-20 Notice of hearing, 1 copy, with service Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-09-20 Affidavit, of John G. Dives, with service Burnaby Hospital
1993-09-20 Motion for additional time to present oral argument, (an additional 30 minutes at the hearing of the appeal), with service Burnaby Hospital
1993-09-17 Affidavit, (2 copies) of Darrell W. Roberts, with service Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-09-16 Motion for additional time to present oral argument, (2 copies): additional 15 minutes at the hearing by the appellant, with service Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-09-15 Supplemental factum, 24 copies (see order of Major 1993/08/18), with service Burnaby Hospital
1993-09-15 Supplemental factum, 24 copies (see order of Major 1993/08/18) Nelson Savein
1993-09-15 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service Burnaby Hospital
1993-09-15 Respondent's factum, 24 copies Nelson Savein
1993-09-15 Motion to adduce new evidence, (bookform) to be heard with the appeal (joint with R02 Burnaby Hospital) RETURNABLE 1993/11/02 (see order of Major 1993/08/18) Nelson Savein
1993-09-15 Motion to strike out, (bookform) to be heard with the appeal (joint with R02 Burnaby Hospital) (see order of Major August 18, 1993) Nelson Savein
1993-08-18 Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, is adjourned to the bench taken to hear the appeal on Tuesday the 2nd day of November, 1993.
Traversed, no order as to costs
1993-08-18 Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence, 1993-08-18, is adjourned to the bench taken to hear the appeal on Tuesday the 2nd day of November, 1993.
Adjourned
1993-08-18 Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, 1993-08-18, is adjourned to the bench taken to hear the appeal on Tuesday the 2nd day of November, 1993.
Adjourned
1993-08-18 Proof of service, of Lawrence McManus of the motion for new evidence
1993-08-18 Decision on motion to strike out, is adjourned to the bench taken to hear the appeal on Tuesday the 2nd day of November, 1993
Traversed, no order as to costs
1993-08-18 Hearing of motion to strike out, 1993-08-18, is adjourned to the bench taken to hear the appeal on Tuesday the 2nd day of November, 1993
Adjourned
1993-08-18 Submission of motion to strike out, 1993-08-18, is adjourned to the bench taken to hear the appeal on Tuesday the 2nd day of November, 1993
Adjourned
1993-08-17 Appellant's argument on the motion to adduce new evidence, With service Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-08-17 Proof of service, of the Motion to adduce new evidence and to strike out and the affidavit of Mr. C.E. Hinkson
1993-08-17 General proceeding, to note "Respondent's Aide Memoire" for the motion to introduce new evidence Nelson Savein
1993-08-16 Affidavit, of Darrell W. Roberts in response to the Respondents' applications to aduce new evidence, with service Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-08-16 Affidavit, the paragraph 81 and Appendix A from the appellant's factum (of Christopher E. Hinkson) (this affidavit replaces the one filed on August 12, 1993) Burnaby Hospital
1993-08-16 Affidavit, RETURNABLE August 18, 1993 (Christopher E. Hinkson ) (this affidavit replaces the one filed on August 12, 1993) filed on behalf Nelson savein and Burnaby Hospital
1993-08-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Susan A. Griffin (Roberts and Griffin) to advise the Court that she intends to oppose the Respondents' motion of Wednesday August 18, 1993
1993-08-12 Affidavit, (of Christopher E. Hinkson) filed on behalf R01 Nelson Savein and Burnaby Hospital
1993-08-12 Motion to strike out, paragraph 81 and appendix A from the appellant's factum Burnaby Hospital
1993-08-12 Motion to adduce new evidence, RETURNABLE AUGUST 18, 1993 Burnaby Hospital
1993-08-12 Motion to strike out, paragraph 81 and appendix A from the appellant's factum Nelson Savein
1993-08-12 Motion to adduce new evidence, RETURNABLE AUGUST 18, 1993 Nelson Savein
1993-08-12 Affidavit, paragraph 81 and appendix A from the appellant's factum (of Christopher E. Hinkson) filed on behalf R01 Nelson Savein and Burnaby Hospital
1993-07-23 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1993-10-04
1993-06-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, fr. Roberts, Muir re: font size of factum
1993-06-03 General proceeding, advised counsel for the appellant that the size of print of their factum is OK
1993-06-02 Appeal court record, (accordeon)
1993-05-31 Certified casebook, vol. 1 to 3 Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-05-28 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-05-18 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I to III Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-04-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Roberts, Muir and Griffin (Vancouver, BC) enclosing Rule 32
1993-04-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Harper Grey Easton (Vancouver, BC) re: Rule 32 enclosed
1993-03-09 Appeal court record, (accordeon)
1993-02-23 General proceeding, copy of Formal Order of C.A. Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-02-17 Notice of appeal, With service Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-02-17 Notice of appeal, 1 copy, with service Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-02-11 Order granting leave to appeal, With service
1993-02-10 Notice of deposit of security, 1 copy, with service
1993-02-08 $500 security deposit paid, (receipt no. 2255) Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1993-02-05 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1993-02-04 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McL Ia, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-02-04 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1993-02-04, CJ McL Ia
1993-02-04 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1993-02-04, CJ McL Ia
1992-11-26 Correspondence received from, from Roberts, Muir; re: formal order not yet finalized Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1992-11-23 Application for leave to appeal, as per B. Kincaid, Completed on: 1992-11-23
1992-11-23 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ McL I
1992-11-23 Correspondence received from, from Gowling; re: formal order of C/A not yet settled Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1992-11-04 Proof of service, of response (letterform)
1992-10-30 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1992-10-26 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Nelson Savein
1992-10-26 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Burnaby Hospital
1992-10-19 General proceeding, CONSENT by the applicant and the respondent to use the same Ottawa Agent Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1992-10-14 Proof of service, of the application for leave to appeal
1992-10-13 Correspondence received from, sennt to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) Re: acknowledge receipt of your application for leave to appeal. Regret to inform that material does not comply with the Court's requirements as Proof of Service and Formal Order of C/A missing. Applicati
1992-10-06 General proceeding, Notice of Change of Solicitor from J. Raymond MacLeod to Darrell W. Roberts, Q.C. Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1992-10-06 Court of Appeal casebooks and transcripts of evidence, 3 copies of vols. 1 and 2 of appeal book
1992-10-06 Book of authorities, 5 copies Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1992-10-06 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #25993 Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone
1992-10-06 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (missing proof of service and formal- order of C.A.), Incomplete Jessica Teresa Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone

Parties

Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.

Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone, Jessica Teresa Applicant Active
Toneguzzo, Rosetta Carmela Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Savein, Nelson Respondent Active
Burnaby Hospital Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Toneguzzo-Norvell, an infant by her mother and guardian ad litem, Rosetta Carmela Tone, Jessica Teresa

Counsel
Name
Darrell W. Roberts, Q.C.
Contact information
Roberts & Baker
1101 - 840 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2L2
Telephone: (604) 682-9766
FAX: (604) 682-6746
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Toneguzzo, Rosetta Carmela

Counsel
Name
Darrell W. Roberts, Q.C.
Contact information
Roberts & Baker
1101 - 840 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2L2
Telephone: (604) 682-9766
FAX: (604) 682-6746
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Savein, Nelson

Counsel
Name
Christopher E. Hinkson, Q.C.
Contact information
Harper Grey Easton
3100 - 650 Georgia St West
Box 11504
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 4P7
Telephone: (604) 687-0411
FAX: (604) 669-9385
Email: chinkson@hgelaw.com
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Burnaby Hospital

Counsel
Name
John G. Dives
Contact information
Bull, Housser & Tupper
3000 - 1055 GEORGIA ST W
BOX 11130
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3R3
Telephone: (604) 687-6575
FAX: (604) 641-4949
Agent
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867

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Lower court rulings

June 27, 1991
Supreme Court of British Columbia

C893067

Assessment of damages in the amount of $1,981,879

July 24, 1992
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

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appeal allowed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13