B.C. ostrich farm files lawsuit against CFIA, government and RCMP
Universal Ostrich Farm and Landco Ventures seek damages and policy change after alleging a 52-day occupation and the killing of 351 ostriches.
- On Oct. 30, Universal Ostrich Farm and Landco Ventures filed a multi-million dollar civil claim against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency , the Attorney General, and the RCMP, contesting the forced slaughter of 351 ostriches at their Edgewood property.
- Representatives Karen Espersen and Katiey Pasitney allege the lawsuit stems from aggressive regulatory actions that culminated in an invasive 52-day occupation of the Edgewood property without consent.
- The plaintiffs claim unlawful search and occupation on or about Sept. 3, 3035, and seek damages for trespass, nuisance, intrusion upon seclusion, and permanent real property devaluation.
- Owners expressed disappointment that the CFIA refused testing requests from Secretary Kennedy and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration , while American billionaire John Catsimatidus has supported the farm's efforts.
- Marking one year since the cull, the owners stated, "As we mark one year since the devastating destruction of our 351 ostriches on Nov. 6, 2025, we honour their lives, our family's 35-year legacy, and the people around the world who continue to stand with us.
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B.C. ostrich farm files lawsuit against CFIA, government and RCMP
Almost one year after more than 300 ostriches were killed, the owners are suing. Universal Ostrich Farm and Landco Ventures filed a multi-million dollar civil claim Oct. 30 against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Attorney General of Canada and the RCMP. The farm’s representatives Karen Espersen and Katiey Pasitney, say the lawsuit arises from a series of aggressive and intrusive regulatory actions that culminated in an invasive 52-da…
B.C. ostrich farm files lawsuit against CFIA, government and RCMP - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Almost one year after more than 300 ostriches were killed, the owners are suing. Universal Ostrich Farm and Landco Ventures filed a multi-million dollar civil claim Oct. 30 against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Attorney General of Canada and the RCMP. The farm’s representatives Karen Espersen and Katiey Pasitney, say the lawsuit arises from a series of aggressive and intrusive regulatory actions that culminated in an invasive 52-da…
B.C. ostrich farm files lawsuit against CFIA, government and RCMP - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Almost one year after more than 300 ostriches were killed, the owners are suing. Universal Ostrich Farm and Landco Ventures filed a multi-million dollar civil claim Oct. 30 against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Attorney General of Canada and the RCMP. The farm’s representatives Karen Espersen and Katiey Pasitney, say the lawsuit arises from a series of aggressive and intrusive regulatory actions that culminated in an invasive 52-da…
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