Trial lawyers to launch constitutional challenge to ICBC regulations

B.C.’s trial lawyers are taking the government to court over major changes that will go into effect Monday to the way ICBC claims will be handled.
The Trial Lawyers Association of B.C., which represents more than 1,500 legal professionals in the province, says that the legislated changes, which include a $5,500 cap on claims for minor injuries involving pain and suffering and the establishment of a civil resolution tribunal to adjudicate certain claims, are unconstitutional and should be s