Plaintiff
Defendant
Other
Background:
Amelia Cline filed a proposed class action against Gymnastics Canada and its provincial member organizations, alleging systemic physical, sexual, and psychological abuse of gymnasts from 1978 to the present. The Fédération de Gymnastique du Québec contested the court’s territorial competence over gymnasts who never trained in British Columbia.
Legal Issues:
Ruling:
The court found insufficient evidence to establish territorial jurisdiction over the Fédération regarding non-resident gymnasts but deferred a final ruling on two issues: (a) whether Fédération meetings in British Columbia influenced its policies, and (b) whether a joint tort created jurisdiction. These issues were adjourned to the certification hearing.
Costs and Awards:
The Fédération was predominantly successful but no final cost award was made. The costs decision was deferred to the certification hearing.
Court
Supreme Court of British ColumbiaCase Number
S223818Practice Area
Class actionsAmount
Winner
DefendantTrial Start Date
Download documents