Lawyer Elizabeth Grace describes some of the options that sexual abuse victims have for redress and some of the things to consider before choosing the path that is right for them....Read More
In this video bio companion, Elizabeth describes her experiences and the things that motivated her to start practicing in this area....Read More
A controversial libel case in which a judge ordered two Ontario women to pay their uncle $125,000 in damages for falsely accusing him of sexual assault will likely prevent other sexual assault victims from coming forward, advocates say. It’s very rare for a person who is alleging sexual assault that stems from a childhood experience to be […]...Read More
A Superior Court judge has ordered two Ancaster sisters to pay their uncle $125,000 in libel damages after they accused him of sexually assaulting them as children. It’s “very rare” to see victims of alleged sexual assault found liable for defamation, said Elizabeth Grace, a lawyer who specializes in sexual abuse, but was not involved […]...Read More
A legal decision is raising new concerns about whether victims of sexual abuse will be afraid to report the crime. They come after a Superior Court Judge ruled in the case of two sisters from Ancaster who came forward as adults to accuse an uncle of abusing them when they were little girls. Justice Andrew […]...Read More
Sexual abuse lawyer, Elizabeth Grace, was interviewed by Law Times on a recent decision some lawyers say could create a chilling effect for victims of sexual abuse. Article...Read More
Elizabeth Grace was recently interviewed by Law Times News about the limitation on cash entitlements that Ontarians who are receiving benefits under the Ontario Works Program or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) are permitted to receive when winning a lawsuit or arriving at a settlement that includes the payment of damages. Those who receive benefits […]...Read More
A cap on cash entitlements for successful plaintiffs who receive benefits under the Ontario Works program or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) leaves the poor and disabled with an unfairly small portion of their total cost awards, Toronto personal injury lawyer Elizabeth Grace says in Law Times. Those receiving benefits from Ontario Works are allowed to keep […]...Read More
Poor Ontarians who receive benefits under the Ontario Works program are allowed to keep only $25,000 of their cash entitlements when they win a lawsuit or arrive at a settlement. They must hand over any extra cash to the government if they want to continue to receive benefits. “Either they [plaintiffs] have to pay back […]...Read More
Sexual abuse lawyer Elizabeth Grace reviews the state of the law on school board liability for sexual assaults by teachers on students....Read More