CURRENT CASES
A SAMPLE OF OUR ACTIVE CASES
Allegations of Sexual Abuse by David Latimer at Kilcoo Camp
The lawsuits filed by J. Doe #1 and J. Doe #2 on July 27, 2023, against Kilcoo Camp and David Latimer have been resolved by mutual agreement of the parties.
Kilcoo Camp is committed to being a safe and nurturing environment. The Camp and all involved have learned from, and are grateful for, the frank and positive discussions that have led to this outcome.
As previously announced, after many years of service David Latimer has retired as Director. Kilcoo is grateful that Patrick Tingley has agreed to act as Director. David Latimer will not be involved in Kilcoo Camp in the future.
As part of its ongoing commitment to safety, the Camp has put in place a Sexual Harassment and Abuse Policy and Anti-Bullying policy which will evolve to respond to camp management best practices. The Camp has also chosen to engage with the Ontario Camping Association for an enhanced cycle of audits on such programs.
Kilcoo Camp remains committed to ensuring that staff, campers, and all those who spend time at Kilcoo in the future have a fulfilling and safe experience.
The parties to the litigation will have no further comment.
Sexual Abuse by Wayne Tennant
Our client, Jeff Budd, attended Mackenzie King Public School in Kitchener, Ontario in the late 1970s. Jeff alleges that he was sexually abused by his fifth-grade homeroom teacher, Wayne Tennant, beginning in 1979. Tennant was later arrested and, in 1982, pled guilty to three counts of indecent assault relating to three male students at the school (not including Jeff).
If you were abused or witnessed misconduct by Wayne Tennant, we invite you to contact us here.
RELEVANT MEDIA COVERAGE
Harassment, Mistreatment and Abuse at Water Polo Canada
On behalf of four clients, Gillian Hnatiw & Co. has commenced a civil claim in the Superior Court of Justice against Water Polo Canada.
Our clients, all of whom were Canadian national team athletes during the events at issue, allege that employees of Water Polo Canada subjected them to a campaign of harassment, mistreatment, and physical, verbal, and emotional abuse. They also allege that Water Polo Canada knew about the abuse but did nothing to intervene or prevent it from recurring.
If you have experienced misconduct by Water Polo Canada, or anyone else, please contact us here. We would be pleased to speak with you about the possibility of representation by our firm.
RELEVANT MEDIA COVERAGE
Sexual Assault & Harassment by Colin E. MacDonald
Our client, Elizabeth (Liz) LeClair, worked as a fundraiser for several prominent institutions in Halifax. In the course of multiple jobs, she was required to interact with Colin E. MacDonald, the co-founder of Clearwater Seafood. Liz alleges that MacDonald subjected her to a pattern of unwelcome sexualized comments and questions over several years, which escalated to a blatant sexual proposition during a car trip to Antigonish. After rejecting his advances, Liz alleges she spent the duration of the car ride afraid that MacDonald would force himself on her.
If you experienced or witnesses sexual misconduct by Colin E. MacDonald, we invite you to contact us here.