Judge Authorizes Class Action by Jewish Students Against McGill
The ruling lets claims proceed but does not decide liability, and plaintiffs seek 33% tuition reimbursement plus $5 million in punitive damages.
- On Tuesday, a Quebec Superior Court judge authorized a class-action lawsuit against McGill University, alleging the institution failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism and harassment following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.
- Plaintiff David Cobrin alleges McGill failed to address antisemitic and anti-Zionist conduct during campus protests linked to the international conflict between Israel and Palestine, causing him to fear disclosing his Jewish identity.
- Seeking $5 million in punitive damages and a 33 per cent tuition refund, the suit covers all Jewish students registered at McGill since Oct. 8, 2023; Judge Dominique Poulin labeled the situation "exceptional and complex," ruling the case warrants a trial.
- McGill stated it "unequivocally denounces all forms of antisemitism and anti-Jewish hatred," citing a working group launched last fall, while Paola Samuel, B'nai Brith Canada's regional director for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, said the decision ensures Jewish students have a voice in court.
- While the authorization allows claims to proceed, it does not determine liability, and McGill maintains it faced an unprecedented situation requiring a balance between safety and free expression, as lawyer Tina Silverstein hopes the ruling serves as "a wake-up call to McGill.
31 Articles
31 Articles
The complaint filed by Jewish students alleged that the institution did not take the necessary measures to combat anti-Semitism on campus.
The Toronto Star
Judge authorizes class action by Jewish students against McGill
A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit by Jewish students at McGill who allege the university failed to combat antisemitism on campus.
In particular, the complainants claim five million dollars for punitive damages at the institution.
An application for collective action filed by a Jewish student against McGill University may proceed. The prosecution, which alleges that the institution allowed an anti-Semitic climate to settle on campus, was authorized by the Superior Court.
Court authorizes class action against McGill alleging failure to protect Jewish students
The Superior Court of Quebec has authorized a class-action lawsuit against McGill University for allegedly failing to take reasonable action to protect Jewish students from discrimination following the events of Oct. 7., 2023.
Quebec court authorizes class action alleging McGill failed to protect Jewish students
A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class action alleging McGill University failed to adequately protect Jewish students from antisemitism, harassment and intimidation on campus following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
