The plaintiff sought damages for the wrongful termination of his commercial tenancy by the defendant landlord, following a Court of Appeal decision remitting the matter for assessment.
The plaintiff, who operated a dry-cleaning business, claimed damages for harassment, loss of business income, loss of equipment, and mental distress.
The court awarded $5,000 in aggravated damages for the unfair treatment, $6,000 for loss of income based on a 60-day notice period, and $5,000 for the value of the disposed equipment.
Claims for mental distress and punitive damages were dismissed.
Total damages of $16,000 were awarded, with no order as to costs.
