The plaintiffs, successful in their negligence claims but found 40% contributorily negligent, sought substantial indemnity costs from the defendants following an oil spill.
The court determined the appropriate hourly rates for counsel, disallowed fees for redacted dockets and administrative tasks, and reduced disbursements due to insufficient detail.
The plaintiffs' offer to settle triggered substantial indemnity costs from June 9, 2016, forward.
The court fixed the plaintiffs' total costs at $175,000, with Ultramar Ltd. being entirely responsible but entitled to recover 50% from Kilpatrick Fuels Limited and Joe Burns on its crossclaim.
