Dixit v. Humber College
PRATIBHA DIXIT
Law Firm / Organization
Elita Chambers
Lawyer(s)

Olando Vinton

HUMBER COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED LEARNING
Law Firm / Organization
Aubry Campbell MacLean
HASNAIN DATTU
Law Firm / Organization
Aubry Campbell MacLean

Facts: Pratibha Dixit, a former student at Humber College, accused her instructor, Hasnain Dattu, of breach of fiduciary duty, alleging he exploited his position to initiate a sexual relationship with her. Dixit claimed Dattu provided her with MDMA and engaged in sexual activities with her while offering professional opportunities.

Issues: The court examined whether Dattu had a fiduciary duty to Dixit, the nature of their relationship, and the consent to the sexual relationship and drug use.

Court's Ruling:

  • The motion for judgment based on admissions was dismissed due to unresolved serious factual and legal questions, including the nature of the fiduciary duty and consent.
  • The court determined that a full trial was necessary to address these issues, highlighting the conflicting statements and the need for a comprehensive evaluation of the facts and credibility of the parties involved.

Costs/Damages: No costs were awarded for the motion due to the novel issues and some merit in Dixit’s position, indicating the matter required a detailed examination at trial.

Superior Court of Justice - Ontario
CV-21-00662000-0000
Civil litigation
Defendant