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Former Supreme Court judge to head Hockey Canada review
August 8, 2022 The Canadian PressFormer Supreme Court of Canada judge Thomas Cromwell will lead an independent review of Hockey Canada’s governance amid calls for a change of leadership of the governing body for its handling of recent allegations of sexual assault against players. Hockey…
Hockey Canada has paid $7.6M in sex abuse settlements since 1989
July 27, 2022 The Canadian PressOTTAWA – Hockey Canada says it has paid out $7.6 million in nine settlements related to sexual assault and sexual abuse claims since 1989, with $6.8 million of that related to serial abuser Graham James. The hockey governing body has…
What makes #MeToo claims so tricky to handle
January 31, 2020 by Adam MalikThe #MeToo movement has sparked a sharp increase in the number of victims coming forward. As a result, organizations are finding themselves caught up in insurance claims. For claims managers and adjusters, according to experts, that means handling the matter…
Is a cab company vicariously liable if a sex assault is alleged?
January 19, 2018 by Greg MeckbachCanada’s top court has been asked to review a case involving the vicarious liability of a taxi company when a passenger sues the driver alleging sexual assault. In 2015, a woman filed a civil lawsuit against Kitchener-based United Taxi Limited…