Court approves settlement for class-action harassment lawsuit against City of Leduc
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The settlement between the City of Leduc and former firefighters who alleged years of sexual assault, misconduct and harassment at the fire department was certified Tuesday.
The Court of King’s Bench has approved the settlement between the City of Leduc and former firefighters who have alleged years of sexual assault, misconduct and harassment at the Alberta municipality’s fire department.
The settlement was certified Tuesday afternoon.
On June 21, both parties announced the lawsuit had been settled. A proposed settlement agreement was filed June 20 with the Court of King’s Bench for review.
On Tuesday, presiding Justice J. Price certified the class-action settlement. She said she would publish her written reasons for this decision later.
Lead lawyer for the women, Robert Martz with Burnet, Duckworth and Palmer LLP (BD&P), explained any female who is a current or former employee of the City of Leduc between Jan. 1, 2002 and July 4, 2023, and who also experienced discrimination, harassment or assault, can apply to be part of the class action.
Potential claimants have 12 months to file a claim, which is designed to be paper-based and confidential. Current and former city employees will be notified by mail and there will also be notifications and ads on social media.
The city said in its proposed settlement agreement that “the range of individual compensation for most class (action) members is between $10,000 and $95,000. Class members who experienced exceptional harm may be eligible for amounts up to $285,000.”
The total amount of the settlement is unknown at this time, Martz said, as it will depend on how many women come forward.
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