Deadline set for victims of John Ware teacher sexual abuse to file claims for class action settlement
Victims of alleged sexual abuse by former Calgary teachers at John Ware School have until January 26th to file claims for a $15.77 million settlement.Summary
A deadline of January 26th at 10 a.m. MST has been set for victims of alleged sexual abuse by former John Ware School teachers Fred Archer and the late Michael Gregory to file claims for compensation. The settlement, reached in November and approved by the court on December 12th, involves a $15.77 million payout from the Calgary Board of Education and its insurers. The original class-action lawsuit alleged abuse occurred between 1988 and 2004. Victims can opt out of the settlement if they choose. Archer, 80, is scheduled to stand trial next month on separate abuse allegations, while Gregory died by suicide after charges were laid. The Calgary Board of Education has issued an apology to the victims, commending their courage in coming forward.
(Source：Calgary Herald)