Lawsuit
Ontario government faces $600M class-action lawsuit over training schools
The provincial government did not oppose certification of the suit, launched by Kirk Keeping, a man who alleges he was badly abused at one of the schools. Continue reading
4 female police officers plan to sue Toronto police over sexual harassment allegations: lawyer
“We are suing for continuous and malicious sexual harassment,” Howard Levitt of Levitt LLP told Global News. Continue reading
Nova Scotia lawsuit over death by alleged prescription error to proceed
Justice Joshua Arnold’s decision says 90-year-old Bernice Bond had a prescription filled at Canso Pharmacy Ltd. on May 3, 2016, and died June 16, 2016, from what a medical examiner described as an acute overdose of medication. Continue reading
Statement of defence calls allegations against University of Lethbridge coach and Pronghorns executive director ‘scandalous and frivolous’
By Matt Battochio Videographer
A statement of defence obtained by Global News is calling for a civil case against a University of Lethbridge coach and sports and recreation executive director to be dismissed. Continue reading
Settlement reached in $1M lawsuit filed by taxi driver injured after ISIS supporter Aaron Driver detonated bomb
A settlement has been reached in a $1-million lawsuit filed by a taxi driver accusing police of negligence after he got caught up in the August 2016 take-down of ISIS-sympathizer Aaron Driver. Continue reading
Edmonton MP suing university newspaper over articles on his associations with controversial right-wing commentator
Days after Kerry Diotte threatened legal action against two Twitter users who accused him of being a racist for associating with a far-right political commentator, the MP announced he is suing a University of Alberta newspaper for comments made about him in the publication. Continue reading
American fishermen file 4th climate lawsuit naming Encana
A major Calgary-based energy company is facing its fourth lawsuit in U.S. courts over climate change. Continue reading
Canada Pride Citation acknowledges injustices faced by LGBTQ2 public servants
The Canadian government is taking a step forward when it comes to inclusion of LGBTQ2 members who have experienced intolerance and discrimination while serving their country. Continue reading
Lawyers launching court actions against auto insurance companies in Ontario
Insurance companies Aviva, Intact, Belair, Allstate, Unifund and Certas are named in the suits, which contain allegations that have not been proven in court. Continue reading
Taxi drivers’ class-action lawsuit against Quebec government gets green light
A class-action lawsuit spearheaded by taxi drivers against the Quebec government has been given the go-ahead by Quebec Superior Court. Continue reading
