Court of Appeal for Ontario

Date: 2026-02-13 Docket: COA-23-CV-0596

Tulloch C.J.O., Pepall and Pomerance JJ.A.

Parties

Between:

Chengyun Deng, Ping Deng and Heying Qiu Plaintiffs (Respondents)

and

Danjing Han Defendant (Appellant)

Counsel

Andrew Ostrom, for the appellant

Shane Greaves and Benjamin Markusoff, for the respondents

Heard: March 18, 2025

On appeal from the judgment of Justice Andra Pollak of the Superior Court of Justice, dated May 26, 2023.

Costs: Reasons for Decision

[1] We have received and reviewed the costs submissions of both parties and find that costs should be awarded to the appellant for the Superior Court proceedings below.

[2] Accordingly, costs is hereby fixed in the amount of $25,000, inclusive of HST and disbursements, and payable to the appellant forthwith.

"M. Tulloch C.J.O."

"S.E. Pepall J.A."

"R. Pomerance J.A."