Former Harrison mayor ordered to pay uplift, double costs following defamation lawsuit

Former Harrison Hot Springs mayor and councillor John Allen will incur further costs as a result of a defamation lawsuit between himself and local realtor Freddy Marks.
According to recently released court documents, Allen was seeking costs for delays and the abandonment of one claim against him, and Marks applied for additional costs based on Allen’s conduct and refusal to accept multiple offers for settlement. Justice Mark Underhill dismissed Allen’s application and approved both o