The BC Supreme Court dismissed a truck fire lawsuit for want of prosecution after the truck and maintenance records were destroyed, prejudicing the defendants' ability to defend the claim. The court separately declined to dismiss for spoliation, finding the evidence hadn't established the required improper purpose.
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Destroyed truck and missing records lead to dismissal of delayed product claim
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