Appellant
Respondent
- Parties: The appellant was His Majesty the King. The respondent was Dan Thomas.
- Subject Matter: A statement of claim alleged systemic discrimination, stigmatization, harassment, and abuse of persons experiencing mental health disorder in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The claim also alleged that the CAF breached its common law duties of care, fiduciary duties, and rights owed to class members under ss. 7 and 15(1) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms relating to its development, implementation, operation, maintenance, and oversight of mental health services in the CAF. This appeal sought to set aside the motion judge's order certifying this matter as a class proceeding. This case is ongoing.
- Date: The hearing was set on Apr. 1, 2025.
- Venue: This was a federal case before the Federal Court of Appeal.
- Amount: No financial award was specified.
Court
Federal Court of AppealCase Number
A-178-24Practice Area
Class actionsAmount
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Trial Start Date
22 May 2024Download documents