She is Russell Kirkpatrick’s final victim, the 61-year-old woman brutally beaten and sexually assaulted in Pine Hills Cemetery four years ago as she lay flowers on her mother’s grave, choked unconscious only to wake hours later and left to crawl naked for five kilometres for help… View Article...Read More
The allegations in her claim have not been proven in court and no statement of defence has yet been filed. A spokesman for the Toronto Police board would not comment about an ongoing matter. Lawyer Elizabeth Grace said she has been unable to find and serve Sandhu. “It’s a tragic case of a police officer exploiting the […]...Read More
Lawyer Elizabeth Grace describes how she goes about assessing a potential sexual assault or sexual abuse claim and what factors go into advising a client about whether to proceed with a civil claim....Read More
Following changes in Ontario’s human rights legislation, victims can pursue civil remedies (compensation) for violations of human rights protected under the Human Rights Code. Where discrimination on a protected ground accompanies sexual and/or physical abuse, consideration should be given to pursing this remedy....Read More
Lawyer Elizabeth Grace describes challenges facing institutions subject to claims for compensation arising from allegations of sexual abuse or sexual assault....Read More
Lawyer Elizabeth Grace describes the challenges that survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault face seeking redress through civil courts....Read More
Pro Bono Law Ontario’s (PBLO) recent focus on expanding its amicus curiae services in civil lawsuits is a positive move that benefits both lawyers and the community, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Elizabeth Grace. … Read advocatedaily.com article...Read More
As a lawyer who regularly represents victims of sexual abuse, I was interviewed by Law Times about the quantum of damages awarded to successful plaintiffs in civil claims for sexual assault and sexual abuse. While the courts “readily acknowledge in a general way that sexual abuse causes … profound injury and loss” that recognition hasn’t […]...Read More
Lawyer Elizabeth Grace describes the keys to assessing sexual abuse and sexual assault claims....Read More
In a recent interview Toronto sexual abuse lawyer, Elizabeth Grace, comments on the courts’ questionable approach to damages for sexual abuse victims. Read advocatedaily.com article...Read More