Assisted by R. Scocco

The court held a case management conference to address multiple ongoing and acrimonious actions between the parties following a Court of Appeal decision that found the respondent's appeal of an undefended trial decision to be an abuse of process.

The court provided directions and timetables for determining the scope of the remaining 'seminal' action, deferred a related action for recovery of funds, and ordered the dismissal of an action regarding a false criminal complaint.

The court also addressed the status of various other related actions, including claims against former counsel, and set schedules for future case management conferences and motion hearings.

The court determined the payout of funds held in court from the sale of a Ferrari seized by a bailiff pursuant to a preservation order.

The bailiff sought $46,016.30 for storage fees.

The applicant argued the vehicles were improperly stored outdoors, causing damage.

The court found the bailiff was entitled to compensation but applied a 20% deduction for the improper storage of the Ferrari, awarding $36,810.88.

The court also ordered the respondent to pay $11,468.14 in interest on previously unpaid costs awards and $14,175.85 in substantial indemnity costs for a Rule 60 motion due to reprehensible conduct.