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FORM 10
[RULE 3.25]
COURT FILE NUMBER 1903-(| FO|
COURT COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH OF ALBERTA
JUDICIAL CENTRE Edmonton
PLAINTIFF(S) IAN HAGUE, Executor of the Estate of Tim Ha x
(Deceased), and the ESTATE OF TIM HAGUE
(Deceased)
DEFENDANT(S) THE CITY OF EDMONTON, EDMONTON COMBATIVE
SPORTS COMMISSION, EDMONTON ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PAT REID, LEN
KOIVISTO, SHELBY KARPMAN, SHIRDI NULLIAH,
DAVID AITKEN, 1259754 ALBERTA LTD., 1248345
ALBERTA LTD., and K.0. BOXING CANADA.
DOCUMENT STATEMENT OF CLAIM
ADDRESS FOR SERVICE _Assiff Law Office
AND CONTACT Suite 300, 10612 — 124 Street
INFORMATION OF PARTY Edmonton, AB TSN 184
FILING THIS DOCUMENT phone: (687) 524-3000 / Fax: (587) 524-3001
Lawyer: N.A. (Norm) Assiff / Ari J. Schacter
File No. 17791.NA/AJS
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‘Statement of facts relied on:
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1. The Plaintiff, lan Hague, is the Executor of the Estate of Tim Hague (the "Deceased’),
deceased, pursuant to a Grant of Administration issued by the Court of Queen's Bench
of Alberta on February 10, 2019. lan Hague resides in the county of Athabasca, in the
province of AlbertaAt all times material hereto, the Deceased resided in the town of Beaumont, in the
Province of Alberta
The Defendant, the City of Edmonton (the ‘City’), is a municipality incorporated
pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, ¢ M-26 (the
(/MGA’).
‘The Defendant, the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission (the “ECSC’), is a civic
agency created pursuant to Bylaw 15638 issued under the MGA. The ECSC is a Council
Committee composed of up to 7 volunteer citizen members. The ECSC supplements the
regulatory provisions of the City of Edmonton Bylaws 15638 (‘Bylaw 15638") and 15594
(Bylaw 18594"), both issued under the MGA (the “Bylaws’), through further regulations
‘on combative sports matters such as fighter safety, licensing, conduct, qualifications and
contests.
The Defendant, the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (the “EEDC’), is a
not-for-profit corporation incorporated pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act,
RSA 2000, ¢ C-21. The EEDC is believed by the Plaintiffs to be responsible for the
management of the Shaw Conference Centre, a convention centre.
‘The Defendant, Pat Reid (‘Reid’), is an individual resident at all times material hereto in
the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta, At all times material hereto, Reid was
the Executive Director and City Manager of the ECSC and is believed to be an employee
of the City. Reid was primarily responsible for, including but not limited to
(a) the supervising of all combative sports competitions;
(b) licensing and permitting decisions for the ECSC with respect to combative sports
events and fighter participation; and,
(c) making appropriate investigations and taking necessary steps to ensure
compliance with, and enforcement of, the provisions of the Bylaws
Reid is believed to presently reside out of Alberta in St. Catharines, Ontario, A real and
substantial connection is established between this within claim against Reid and the
province of Alberta on the basis that the claim relates to a tort committed in Alberta and
‘would be governed by the laws of AlbertarT
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The Defendant, Len Koivisto ("Koivisto’), is an individual resident at all times material
hereto in the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta. Koivisto was the referee for
the boxing match that occurred between the Deceased and Adam Braidwood on June
16, 2017, which ultimately resulted in the death of the Deceased (the “Braidwood
Fight’).
The Defendant, Dr. Shelby Karpman (‘Karpman’), is a medical doctor resident at all
times material hereto, in the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta. The Plaintiffs
believe that Karpman was a ringside physician employed by the ECSC for the
Braidwood Fight, but also the chief medical officer retained by Reid in his capacity as
Executive Director of the ECSC.
The Defendant, Dr. Shirdi Nulliah (‘Nulliah’), is a medical doctor resident at all times
material hereto, in the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta. The Plaintiffs believe
that Nulliah was one of the ringside physicians employed by the ECSC for the
Braidwood Fight.
The Defendant, David Aitken (‘Aitken’), is an individual resident at all times material
hereto in the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta. Aitken is an employee of the
City and is believed by the Plaintiffs to be employed by the City in the capacity of Branch
Manager of Community Standards and Neighborhoods. Aitken is believed to have either
been responsible, or alternatively, played a key role in the hiring and retention of Reid as
an employee of the City.
The Defendant, 1259754 Allberta Ltd. is a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws
of the Province of Alberta.
‘The Defendant, 1248345 Alberta Lid. is a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws
of the Province of Alberta
The Defendant, K.0. Boxing Canada (°K.0. Canada’)
between 1259754 Alberta Ltd. and 1248345 Alberta Ltd. under the laws of the Province
is a general partnership formed
of Alberta and is believed to operate business in the area of combative sports promotion.
At all times material hereto, the Defendants each owed a duty of care to the Deceased
to exercise a reasonable standard of care, skill, diligence, and ensure that the Deceased
William E. Brock, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor v. Unique Racquetball and Health Clubs, Inc., Seyd Khayami and John Gerweck, 786 F.2d 61, 2d Cir. (1986)