Susan Lazaruk

2 weeks ago | vancouversun.com | Susan Lazaruk

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1A B.C. Supreme Court judge doubles a woman's court costs under a rule that's intended to encourage pretrial settlementsArticle content7-Eleven could have saved nearly $800,000 — perhaps thousands more — if it had accepted an out-of-court settlement offered by a woman injured outside its store in Smithers. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.

2 weeks ago | vancouversun.com | Susan Lazaruk

Advertisement 1B.C.’s Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act prevents disinterment unless the cemetery operator receives a written request from the person with the “right to control the disposition of the remains,” and the director of Consumer Protection approves it. Article contentThe B.C. Supreme Court has been asked to resolve a dispute over a niche containing cremated remains in a Surrey cemetery after the niche was given in error to someone other than the woman who bought it.

3 weeks ago | vancouversun.com | Susan Lazaruk

Advertisement 1Vancouver mayor says city has added police officers, “but that means nothing if violent offenders are released almost immediately after arrest."Article contentB.C.’s attorney general has already asked the federal justice minister for further reform of Canada’s laws on bail. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.

3 weeks ago | vancouversun.com | Susan Lazaruk

Advertisement 1Says injuries from trip on cracks in driveway caused him to lose earnings and caused him pain and suffering, according to lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme CourtArticle contentA driver who tripped on a crack in the driveway of the home where he was delivering food has sued the homeowners, alleging they were negligent in maintaining the property. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.

3 weeks ago | vancouversun.com | Susan Lazaruk

Advertisement 1Finance clerk wrote fake cheques for seven years, which professor who's expert in audits and fraud said is likely evidence that a single employee had too much control over city funds and city needs independent auditorsArticle contentThe apparent lack of fraud detection and prevention practices at Surrey city hall would likely have made it easy for an ex-employee accused of paying herself $2.5 million in fake cheques, according to an SFU business professor.