An action was commenced against the University of British Columbia on January 11, 2005 alleging its parking practises to be unlawful. Specifically, it is alleged that between September 1, 1990 and the present, UBC unlawfully collected fines, towing fees, storage charges, administration fees and other expenses pursuant to their Parking Regulations.
On December 20, 2006 Mr. Justice Goepel certified that Barbour v. The University of British Columbia may proceed as a class action.
In April and May 2007 Mr. Justice Goepel heard UBC's application to have this case decertified and the representative plaintiff's application to add a common issue pertaining to remedy, to the certification order. On June 5, 2007 Mr. Justice Goepel upheld his previous ruling that this matter should proceed as a class action and granted the plaintiff's request that questions concerning remedies should be decided at the outcome of the common issues trial. Initially, the University of British Columbia intended to appeal these decisions, but has since abandoned the appeals.
The trial of the common issues and other related matters has now been set for Sept. 22, 2008.
If you paid a fine, penalty or towing charge relating to parking at UBC between September 1, 1990 and the present, please contact Jane Tielker, paralegal, by email to jtielker@cfmlawyers.ca, by calling 604-689-7555 or toll free at 1-800-689-2322.