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Class-action lawsuit alleging sexual assaults at Quebec spa proceedsA Quebec judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against a popular spa, over multiple allegations of sexual assault. More than 140 people have come forward claiming they were assaulted while receiving massages at Nordik spa Village in Chelsea, Que. Mike Armstrong is following the story.CanadaOct 9
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Alleged Cornell gang-rape case reopened as accuser files lawsuitWARNING: This video contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. New York state prosecutors have reopened the investigation into allegations a female student was gang raped at Cornell University’s Chi Phi frat house in October 2024. Touria Izri explains why the suspects — seven male students — were not charged, and how Cornell University is...Global NationalSep 29
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BC gov’t files lawsuit against OpenAI after Tumbler Ridge tragedyThe provincial government is taking legal action against OpenAI following the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. The lawsuit advocates for stronger regulations on the platform after the shooter’s account was flagged for concerning activity prior to the incident. Catherine Urquhart has the details.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 21
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B.C. government files lawsuit against OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge shootingB.C.’s Attorney General Niki Sharma announced Monday that the provincial government has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in a California court, following the deadly Tumbler Ridge school shooting in February. Sharma said she has also written letters to federal ministers asking for changes to the Criminal Code of Canada.CanadaSep 21
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Quebec lawsuit seeks English voter informationA legal challenge over French only voter information is officially heading to court on Thursday. A well-known English-language rights advocate is asking a judge to order Elections Quebec to send English mailouts to voters ahead of the October 5th election. His lawyer says there is still time to get those documents out, despite Elections Quebec...CanadaSep 9
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Lawsuit filed after South Surrey man has arm bit by dog owned by Surrey City CouncillorA South Surrey man has filed a civil lawsuit against Surrey city councillor and mayoral candidate Linda Annis. He was the victim of a dog attack by Annis’s dalmation back in May where the dog bit his arm requiring medical care. Catherine Urquhart has the details.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 14
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Edmonton family threatens lawsuit after police arrestChristopher Alde says he will be filing a complaint against the Edmonton Police Service, after being pulled over multiple times by officers and eventually tasered during a traffic stop while he was working his early morning delivery job. As Jasmine King explains, the Edmonton man, who is Black, believes he was racially profiled by police.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonSep 4
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30 additional lawsuits filed against Open AIWarning: This story contains content that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. An additional 30 lawsuits have been filed in California in connection with the deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that shook the country nearly seven months ago. This brings the total to 37 claims against OpenAI and founder Sam...TrendingSep 2
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30 more lawsuits filed in California in connection with Tumbler Ridge tragedy30 additional lawsuits are now filed in California in connection with the deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge this past February. This brings it to a total of 37 lawsuits against OpenAI and founder Sam Altman from this tragedy. Catherine Urquhart has an exclusive interview with a member of the legal team. A warning the...U.S. NewsSep 2
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Stagnant funding for Legal Aid, lawsuit claimsA recent lawsuit from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, a human rights organization, is alleging the Government of Manitoba and Canada is underfunding Legal Aid Manitoba. Toni De Guzman reports.TrendingAug 25
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Stagnant and underfunded legal aid violates charter, CCLA lawsuit claimsBoth levels of government are accused of violating the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for underfunding legal aid in Manitoba, according to a Court of King’s Bench lawsuit.CanadaAug 25
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Meta agrees to pay up to $17.1B in social media harm lawsuitMeta Platforms META.O has agreed to pay up to US$17.1 billion in one of the largest big tech settlements in history, with a coalition of states accusing the company of addicting a generation of young people to social media, misleading consumers about their safety, and improperly collecting the data of users. Touria Izri reports on...TechAug 26
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Montreal couple’s surrogacy attempt leads to heartache, lawsuitA Montreal couple who spent more than a decade trying to become parents say their dream of having a child through surrogacy turned into a nightmare. After losing their baby, the couple says they discovered thousands of dollars in questionable expenses. As Felicia Parrillo reports, the couple is now suing the surrogacy agency it hired...Aug 18
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Meta, Mark Zuckerberg could pay up to $1.4T USD in damages in landmark lawsuitOpening arguments began Tuesday in a California courtroom for a landmark trial against social media giant Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram. As Touria Izri reports, the case could reshape some of the world’s most popular apps.TechAug 18
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Trump faces massive lawsuit from several U.S. states over ‘unlawful’ global tariffsThe latest trade tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump have triggered a U.S. court challenge yet again. After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald’s Trump’s first round of global tariffs, his administration quickly announced a second round under different sections of the country’s trade act. Now, more than two dozen states are...U.S. NewsAug 4
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Wetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco files lawsuit against cityWetaskiwin mayor Joe Branco has only been mayor since October, but he has been banned from entering city hall since January. The city says his ban comes as a result of his conduct with a city employee. Now Branco has served a lawsuit to the very city he was elected to represent, in the hopes...Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJul 30
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China-based heavy equipment company XCMG accused of defraudingThe China state owned company, XCMG, is one of the world’s biggest heavy equipment manufacturers. Now the company is facing civil lawsuits and accused of defrauding equipment dealers in Canada. Paul Johnson reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCOct 16
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Incumbent West Vancouver mayor defends his actionsThere’s less than a week left until the municipal vote, and a lawsuit has surfaced in recent weeks, involving the incumbent mayor of the District of West Vancouver. Mark Sager’s main political opponent claims Sager faces a potential conflict of interest in a condo deal that ultimately fell apart. But Sager is defending his actions....Global News Hour at 6 BCOct 11
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Class-action lawsuit filed by Manitoba First Nation after winter power outageA Manitoba First Nation has launched legal action following a winter power outage that left the community without electricity for days.TrendingJul 29
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Health Matters: Rexulti class-action lawsuit deadline approachingThe deadline is fast approaching to submit claims in a $4.75 m class action lawsuit involving the antipsychotic medication Rexulti. This lawsuit specifically compensates people who were prescribed the drug since early 2017 and developed impulse control disorders like binge eating, shopping, or gambling addictions. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters...Health MattersJul 27