Kathryn Hartas v Stephen Benedict Brunec

In the Supreme Court, Kathryn Hartas sued Stephen Benedict Brunec for damages resulting from three separate motor vehicle accidents. Each incident caused the plaintiff soft tissue injuries, and the primary dispute was the allocation of damages attributable to each collision. The court was tasked with determining the quantum of damages for each accident, despite no contention over the underlying principle that the defendant was liable for all the injuries sustained.

The court considered the evidence provided by the plaintiff and the defendant, including medical reports and expert testimony. It had to discern the extent to which each accident contributed to the plaintiff’s injuries. The court concluded that the plaintiff's injuries were not solely attributable to any single accident but were cumulative. By examining the medical records and expert opinions, the court quantified the damages for each accident and allocated liability accordingly.

After careful deliberation, the court found that the plaintiff was entitled to $12,543 in damages. The court held the defendant liable for the full amount and ordered him to pay the plaintiff's costs as per the Supreme Court Scale. This judgment affirmed the plaintiff's entitlement to compensation for the injuries she sustained in the three motor vehicle accidents.