Syed M. Raza

Counsel for the defendants brought a motion to be removed as lawyer of record.

The motion was dismissed due to the moving party's failure to comply with Rules 15.04(1.2) and (1.3) of the Rules of Civil Procedure, including the disclosure of privileged and prejudicial information.

The court emphasized the need for compliance with rules and fiduciary obligations, imposing costs against the moving party.

The plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident trial sought leave for late service of expert reports regarding past and future income loss and medical rehabilitation needs, citing cost as the reason.

The court denied leave, finding the explanation unreasonable and that granting leave would cause undue delay to the empanelled jury trial.

The court also limited the jury questions to general damages only, refusing to put questions on income loss, competitive advantage, or medical/housekeeping expenses due to insufficient evidentiary basis.

The jury awarded $25,000 in general damages, which resulted in a zero net award after the statutory deductible.

The defendants brought a motion for summary judgment in an occupiers' liability claim arising from the plaintiff's fall at their shopping plaza.

The court found no genuine issue for trial regarding whether the defendants breached their duty of care under the Occupiers' Liability Act.

Expert evidence indicated the curb was ordinary, in good repair, clearly visible, and complied with applicable standards.

The court concluded that the curb did not pose an unreasonable risk and that the defendants had discharged their duty.

Consequently, the defendants' motion for summary judgment was granted, and the plaintiff's action was dismissed.

Costs were awarded to the defendants on a partial indemnity basis.