Gerard Thompson

The self-represented appellant appealed a Small Claims Court decision dismissing his claim against a lubrication facility for alleged negligence during a roadside service call.

The appellant claimed the respondent allowed rainwater into his truck's fuel system, causing extensive mechanical damage.

The trial judge dismissed the claim, finding the appellant failed to prove causation and noting the lack of expert evidence.

The Divisional Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the trial judge made no palpable and overriding error of fact or error of law in assessing the evidence and concluding the appellant had not met his burden of proof.

The self-represented appellant appealed a Small Claims Court decision dismissing his claim for $25,000 against the respondent for allegedly negligent truck maintenance.

The appellant claimed the respondent allowed rainwater into his truck's fuel system during a roadside repair, causing extensive engine damage.

The trial judge dismissed the claim, finding the appellant failed to prove causation and noting the absence of expert evidence.

On appeal, the Superior Court of Justice found no error of law or palpable and overriding error of fact in the trial judge's assessment of the evidence and dismissed the appeal.

The applicant filed a human rights application alleging discrimination in employment based on disability.

During the hearing, it was revealed that the applicant had recently been criminally charged with fraud relating to his employment with the corporate respondent.

The Tribunal adjourned the hearing and subsequently ordered the deferral of the proceedings until the conclusion of the criminal matter to avoid inconsistent findings of fact and to protect the applicant's right to remain silent.

The Tribunal also granted the respondents' request to rely on additional documentation at the rescheduled hearing, as the applicant did not allege any prejudice from the late disclosure.