26 Oct 2023

Crisci v. Vancouver Island Health Authority

Firms involved

Tevlin Gleadle Curtis Employment Law Strategies, Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP, Branch MacMaster LLP

Plaintiff

Elisabeth Crisci
Law Firm
Tevlin Gleadle Curtis Employment Law Strategies
Lawyer(s)

David McWhinnie

Elisabeth Crisci Professional Corporation
Law Firm
Tevlin Gleadle Curtis Employment Law Strategies
Lawyer(s)

David McWhinnie

Defendant

Vancouver Island Health Authority
Law Firm
Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Lawyer(s)

Karen Zimmer

Shauna Tierney
Law Firm
Branch MacMaster LLP
Lawyer(s)

Nevin Fishman

Halla Ahmed

  • Facts: Dr. Elisabeth Crisci, a physician, filed a lawsuit against Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) and Dr. Shauna Tierney for defamation, breach of contract, and duty, following a complaint made by Dr. Tierney about Dr. Crisci's conduct.
  • Issue: The defendants sought to have the lawsuit dismissed, arguing that Dr. Crisci's claims relied on inadmissible evidence and failed to disclose a reasonable claim.
  • Court's Ruling: The court dismissed Dr. Crisci's claims against VIHA and Dr. Tierney, concluding that the claims were bound up with a complaint process that involved inadmissible evidence under section 51 of the Evidence Act, rendering the claims unsustainable.
  • Costs/Damages: The document does not specify the exact amount of costs or damages awarded following the dismissal of the claims.

Court

Supreme Court of British Columbia

Case Number

S222199

Practice Area

Labour & Employment Law

Amount

Winner

Defendant

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