This is a costs decision following a successful summary judgment motion in an employment contract dispute.
The plaintiff, Bill Roberts, was awarded $672,452.96.
Roberts sought substantial indemnity costs of $110,309.25, arguing the defendant's defence was unreasonable.
The defendant, Zoomermedia Limited, contended for reduced partial indemnity costs, citing the plaintiff's initial claim versus recovery ratio and alleged "over-lawyering." The court denied substantial indemnity costs, finding no basis for a punitive award.
However, it awarded Roberts partial indemnity costs of $80,000, all-inclusive, recognizing him as the successful party despite the reduction from his original claim, and acknowledging some overlapping or redundant work by counsel.
