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36848
Britton Low v. Pfizer Canada Inc., et al.
(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-14 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2016-06-10 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2016-06-10 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2016-06-09 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The motion for an extension of time to serve and file the motion for leave to intervene is dismissed. The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver), Number CA42139, 2015 BCCA 506, dated December 8, 2015, is dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2016-06-09 |
Decision on motion to extend time, see judgment on leave application Dismissed |
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| 2016-05-09 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Abe Ka Br | |
| 2016-05-09 | Submission of motion to extend time, Abe Ka Br | |
| 2016-05-09 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Abe Ka Br | |
| 2016-04-25 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene., (Letter Form), Completed on: 2016-04-25, (Electronic version filed on 2016-04-27) | Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association |
| 2016-04-18 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2016-04-18, (Electronic version filed on 2016-04-18) | Pfizer Canada Inc. |
| 2016-04-18 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2016-04-18, (Electronic version filed on 2016-04-18) | Britton Low |
| 2016-04-15 | Book of authorities, (Book Form), (2 volumes), (Electronic version filed on 2016-04-15) | Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association |
| 2016-04-07 | Motion to extend time, (Book Form), (Included in the motion for leave to intervene), Completed on: 2016-04-07, (Electronic version filed on 2016-04-08) | Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association |
| 2016-04-07 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), only submit 2 copies. 4 copies missing. All the copies received 2016-04-08., Completed on: 2016-04-07, (Electronic version filed on 2016-04-08) | Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association |
| 2016-03-21 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Book Form), Completed on: 2016-03-21, (Electronic version filed on 2016-03-21) | Britton Low |
| 2016-03-11 | Book of authorities, (Book Form) | Pfizer Canada Inc. |
| 2016-03-11 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), (Electronic version filed on 2016-03-14) | Pfizer Canada Inc. |
| 2016-03-11 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), Pfizer Research and Development Company N.V./S.A., (Electronic version filed on 2016-03-14) | Pfizer Canada Inc. |
| 2016-03-11 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals, (Electronic version filed on 2016-03-14) | Pfizer Canada Inc. |
| 2016-03-11 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), Pfizer Inc., (Electronic version filed on 2016-03-14) | Pfizer Canada Inc. |
| 2016-03-11 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), Pfizer Canada Inc., (Electronic version filed on 2016-03-14) | Pfizer Canada Inc. |
| 2016-03-11 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2016-03-11, (Electronic version filed on 2016-03-14) | Pfizer Canada Inc. |
| 2016-02-18 | Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), Estimated time to file the Final CA Order 2016-04-20. | Britton Low |
| 2016-02-11 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal and without formal Court of Appeal order, file opened 2016-02-11. | |
| 2016-02-08 | Book of authorities, (Book Form), (3 volumes) | Britton Low |
| 2016-02-08 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), (Electronic version filed on 2016-02-16) | Britton Low |
| 2016-02-08 | Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), CA Order missing. Expected 2016-04-20. Received 2016-03-14., Completed on: 2016-03-15, (Electronic version filed on 2016-02-16) | Britton Low |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Low, Britton | Applicant | Active |
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| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pfizer Canada Inc. | Respondent | Active |
| Pfizer Inc., Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Research and Development Company N.V./S.A. | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association | Intervener | Pending |
Counsel
Party: Low, Britton
Counsel
#400-856 Homer Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 2W5
Telephone: (604) 689-7555
FAX: (604) 689-7554
Email: rmogerman@cfmlawyers.ca
Agent
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0J8
Telephone: (613) 282-1712
FAX: (613) 288-2896
Email: msobkin@sympatico.ca
Party: Pfizer Canada Inc.
Counsel
Steve Tenai
Rahool Agarwal
200 Bay Street, Suite 3800, P.O. Box 84
Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2Z4
Telephone: (416) 216-4046
FAX: (416) 216-3930
Email: randy.sutton@nortonrosefulbright.com
Agent
1500-45 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8604
FAX: (613) 230-5459
Email: sally.gomery@nortonrosefulbright.com
Party: Pfizer Inc., Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Research and Development Company N.V./S.A.
Counsel
Steve Tenai
Rahool Agarwal
200 Bay Street, Suite 3800, P.O. Box 84
Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2Z4
Telephone: (416) 216-4046
FAX: (416) 216-3930
Email: randy.sutton@nortonrosefulbright.com
Agent
1500-45 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8604
FAX: (613) 230-5459
Email: sally.gomery@nortonrosefulbright.com
Party: Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association
Counsel
3400 - 333 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2S7
Telephone: (416) 979-2211
FAX: (416) 979-1234
Email: hradomski@goodmans.ca
Agent
1500-50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 231-8311
FAX: (613) 788-3667
Email: christopher.rootham@nelligan.ca
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Lower court rulings
Supreme Court of British Columbia
S-128719, 2014 BCSC 1469
See file.
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA42139, 2015 BCCA 506
See file.
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