200 alleged victims of Vancouver-area Catholic school abuse could share $30M
A $30 million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit regarding alleged abuse at two Vancouver Catholic schools, potentially benefiting over 200 former students.Summary
A $30-million class-action settlement has been proposed to compensate over 200 former students of Vancouver College and St. Thomas More Collegiate for alleged abuse committed decades ago. The lawsuit alleges that six members of the Christian Brothers, previously convicted of abuse at Mount Cashel Orphanage in Newfoundland and Labrador, were transferred to the Vancouver-area schools. Lawyers representing the plaintiffs, including Joe Fiorante of CFM Lawyers, emphasized the complexity of the settlement process, balancing the desire for a substantial monetary amount with the potential for lengthy litigation and the fact that some victims have already passed away. The settlement is awaiting court approval, with a hearing scheduled for April 30th in B.C. Supreme Court. Both schools and the Archdiocese of Vancouver have confirmed the settlement and expressed commitment to reconciliation and restorative justice. The class-action was initiated by Darren Liptrot, a former Vancouver College student who was allegedly abused by Brother Edward English, and aims to provide a confidential and non-adversarial process for victims to receive compensation.
(Source：CHEK News)