Plaintiff
Defendant
Background:
Kelly Moon had served as Senior Steward for IATSE Local 891, a union representing workers in the British Columbia film industry, from 2008 to 2019. In 2018, the union disclosed a report concerning her alleged misuse of a corporate credit card. Moon contended that the report was distributed with the intent to damage her reputation and prevent her re-election. The report, which contained sensitive personal information, was leaked to union members and media, leading to Moon's defeat in the 2019 election.
Legal Issues:
Moon claimed that the union's actions breached the British Columbia Privacy Act, the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), and constituted defamation and negligence. She argued that the union's disclosure of the report was malicious and violated her rights. The defendants contended that Moon had not exhausted internal union remedies before taking legal action, making her claims procedurally improper.
Court's Decision:
The court struck several of Moon's claims, particularly her challenge to the union’s election process, citing the lack of a legal basis for judicial review. It determined that the procedural fairness issues did not justify court intervention.
Outcome:
The court dismissed most of Moon’s claims, but the document did not specify the exact costs or awards granted to the defendants.
Court
Supreme Court of British ColumbiaCase Number
S242388Practice Area
Employment lawAmount
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