Following a trial on liability for a motor vehicle accident where the deceased driver was found 80% responsible and the City of Ottawa and its bus driver 20% responsible, the court determined the costs payable to the successful plaintiffs.
The plaintiffs sought over $811,000 in costs and disbursements.
The court reviewed the factors under Rule 57.01, including proportionality, the complexity of the case, and the results achieved.
The court reduced the plaintiffs' claimed costs due to excessive hourly rates for students/paralegals, duplication of effort, and excessive time spent on certain stages.
The court awarded the plaintiffs $527,065.25 in fees and $143,531.25 in disbursements.
Additionally, the court granted a Sanderson Order requiring the unsuccessful defendants to pay the costs of the successful defendant insurer directly.
