The deceased, a Quebec resident, was killed in a motor vehicle accident in British Columbia.
His spouse and children received statutory death and dependants' benefits under the Quebec no-fault insurance scheme.
They also brought a tort action in British Columbia.
The appellants sought to deduct the Quebec benefits from the tort settlement under s. 25 of the British Columbia Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Act.
The Supreme Court of Canada held that the Quebec benefits were 'similar' to those under the British Columbia Insurance Act and must be deducted from the overall tort award to prevent double recovery, rejecting the requirement for a specific 'match' between heads of damage.
