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D.C., J.C.,a minor by his litigation representative,O.C., and Z.C. v. HMK

- Parties: The plaintiffs were D.C., J.C., a minor by his litigation representative, O.C., and Z.C. The defendant was His Majesty the King in Right of Canada. 

- Subject Matter: This matter involved the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act, 1985. The plaintiffs alleged that they suffered psychological and emotional injury consisting of pain, suffering, stress, and anxiety as a result of a negligent investigation undertaken by the Military Police Service and the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service. The plaintiffs alleged breaches of statutory and common law duties and sought general and aggravated damages ($1 million), damages for the allegedly negligent investigation ($5 million), special damages (to be determined), and punitive and/or exemplary damages ($5 million), among other amounts. This case is ongoing. 

- Date: The hearing was set on Jan. 16, 2025. 

- Venue: This was a federal case before the Federal Court. 

- Amount: Damages of $11 million were sought.

D.C., J.C.,a minor by his litigation representative,O.C., and Z.C.
Law Firm / Organization
Valour Law
His Majesty the King in Right of Canada
Federal Court
T-573-23
Administrative law
Not specified/Unspecified
14 March 2023