Memaz Inc. v. Gauthier et al.
Memaz Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Hill Sokalski Walsh LLP
Lawyer(s)

Kevin D. Toyne

Monique Gauthier, also known as Cat Gauthier
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Coalition to Save the Lemay Forest
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Diane Bousquet
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Terri Bousquet
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Lindsey Marie
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Evio Rice
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Gerald Tole
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Meghan Green
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Dion Nemez
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Patrick Jx Neilan
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Angela Brydges
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Melissa Warrington
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Nick Lamerante
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Chase Putch De-Leseleuc
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
John Doe #1, John Doe #2, John Doe #3, John Doe #4, Jane Doe #1, Jane Doe #2, Jane Doe #3, and Jane Doe #4
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Louise May
Law Firm / Organization
Newman & Company
Lawyer(s)

Scott Newman

Case Overview:
The case involved Memaz Inc. (plaintiff) and multiple defendants, including Monique Gauthier (also known as Cat Gauthier) and the Coalition to Save the Lemay Forest. The dispute centered around protests against Memaz Inc.'s development activities on private property in St. Norbert, Manitoba, involving environmental concerns and potential human remains.

Legal Issues:
The plaintiff alleged that Monique Gauthier violated a court-issued injunction by:

  1. Threatening and intimidating the plaintiff through a private prosecution under The Cemeteries Act.
  2. Trespassing on the plaintiff's property.
  3. Failing to remove a vehicle obstructing access.
  4. Using her body to physically block access to the property.

Court’s Findings:

  • The court found Gauthier not guilty regarding the allegations of intimidation, trespassing, and obstruction with her truck due to insufficient evidence or reasonable doubt.
  • However, the court found Gauthier guilty of civil contempt for intentionally using her body to impede access to the property on January 8, 2025, thereby breaching the injunction. The judge noted her deliberate defiance and refusal to comply with the court's order.

Costs and Awards:
The court adjourned the issue of costs to the sentencing phase, which will be scheduled separately. No specific award or cost amount has been determined yet.

Court of King's Bench Manitoba
CI 24-01-49863
Civil litigation
Plaintiff