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24764

Richard Robert Krusel v. Grant Firth, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1995-12-13 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-12-13 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Lang, Michener (Ottawa, ON)
1995-12-12 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1995-11-02 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF Co Ma, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
1995-11-02 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-11-02 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Lang, Michener (Ottawa, ON)
1995-09-18 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF Co Ma
1995-07-28 Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service Grant Firth
1995-07-28 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (service admitted on July 10/95), with service Grant Firth
1995-07-28 Book of authorities, 5 copies Jacuzzi Canada Ltd.
1995-07-28 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (service admitted on June 23 and 28/95), with service Jacuzzi Canada Ltd.
1995-07-14 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies (as of July 19/95 the respondent's response has not been filed) Richard Robert Krusel
1995-06-09 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding
1995-06-09 Correspondence received from, sent to Russell & Dumoulin (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of letter dated June 9/95 sent to applicant
1995-06-06 Proof of service, of the application for leave to appeal (1 extra copy of the application for leave to appeal along with an affidavit of service)
1995-06-05 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 30249 Richard Robert Krusel
1995-06-05 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (service admitted on June 5, 1995), with service, Completed on: 1995-06-05 Richard Robert Krusel

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Krusel, Richard Robert Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Firth, Grant Respondent Active
Firth, Rosa Maria Respondent Active
Firth, Rick Respondent Active
Pioneer Pools Ltd. Respondent Active
Harvey, Jeffrey Michael Respondent Active
Zarchynski, Michael Edward Respondent Active
Richard, Douglas Respondent Active
Dzus, Gary Respondent Active
Kovarik, Mario Respondent Active
Weber, Gregory A. Respondent Active
Doe, John Respondent Active
Doe, Richard Respondent Active
Jacuzzi Canada Ltd. Respondent Active
Kidde Canada Limited/Kidde Canada Limited Respondent Active
Hanson Kidde Canada Inc. Respondent Active
840937 Ontario Inc. Respondent Active
Smith Corona (Canada) Ltd. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Krusel, Richard Robert

Counsel
John N. Laxton, Q.C.
Laxton, Pidgeon & Company
1285 PENDER ST W
10TH FL
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 4B1
Telephone: (604) 682-3871
FAX: (604) 682-3704
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Firth, Grant

Counsel
James McMaster
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Firth, Rosa Maria

Counsel
James McMaster
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Firth, Rick

Counsel
James McMaster
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Pioneer Pools Ltd.

Counsel
James McMaster
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Harvey, Jeffrey Michael

Counsel
James McMaster
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Zarchynski, Michael Edward

Counsel
James McMaster
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Richard, Douglas

Counsel
James McMaster
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Dzus, Gary

Counsel
James McMaster
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Kovarik, Mario

Counsel
James McMaster
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Weber, Gregory A.

Counsel
James McMaster
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Doe, John

Counsel
James McMaster
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Doe, Richard

Counsel
James McMaster
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Jacuzzi Canada Ltd.

Counsel
Michael P. Ragona, Q.C.
Alexander, Holburn, Beaudin & Lang
2700 - 700 GEORGIA ST W
BOX 10057
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V7Y 1B8
Telephone: (604) 688-1351
FAX: (604) 669-7642
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Kidde Canada Limited/Kidde Canada Limited

Counsel
Michael P. Ragona, Q.C.
Alexander, Holburn, Beaudin & Lang
2700 - 700 GEORGIA ST W
BOX 10057
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V7Y 1B8
Telephone: (604) 688-1351
FAX: (604) 669-7642
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Hanson Kidde Canada Inc.

Counsel
Michael P. Ragona, Q.C.
Alexander, Holburn, Beaudin & Lang
2700 - 700 GEORGIA ST W
BOX 10057
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V7Y 1B8
Telephone: (604) 688-1351
FAX: (604) 669-7642
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: 840937 Ontario Inc.

Counsel
Michael P. Ragona, Q.C.
Alexander, Holburn, Beaudin & Lang
2700 - 700 GEORGIA ST W
BOX 10057
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V7Y 1B8
Telephone: (604) 688-1351
FAX: (604) 669-7642
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Smith Corona (Canada) Ltd.

Counsel
Michael P. Ragona, Q.C.
Alexander, Holburn, Beaudin & Lang
2700 - 700 GEORGIA ST W
BOX 10057
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V7Y 1B8
Telephone: (604) 688-1351
FAX: (604) 669-7642
Agent
Eugene Meehan
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

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Lower court rulings

August 23, 1993
Supreme Court of British Columbia

x

action for damages dismissed

April 6, 1995
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA017677

appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-02-27