Jo-Anne Pickel

Human rights claims regarding specific medical conditions dismissed as abandoned after complainant failed to file materials.

The complainant alleged discrimination based on disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal previously directed the complainant to provide materials supporting her claims related to chronic constipation, anemia, unintended weight loss, and dysphagia, warning that failure to do so would result in dismissal for abandonment.

The complainant failed to file the materials or communicate with the Tribunal.

Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed those specific claims as abandoned, while noting that claims related to diabetes and hypertension remained subject to settlement discussions.

Smart v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1125

Jo-Anne Pickel

Partial claims regarding special diet allowance dismissed as abandoned after complainant failed to file supporting materials.

The complainant alleged discrimination based on disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal directed the complainant to provide materials supporting her claims for chronic constipation, milk allergies, and dysphagia, warning that failure to do so would result in dismissal.

The complainant failed to file the materials or communicate with the Tribunal.

Consequently, those specific claims were dismissed as abandoned, while other claims remained subject to settlement discussions.

Small v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1124

Jo-Anne Pickel

Human rights complaint regarding special diet allowance dismissed as abandoned after complainant failed to respond.

The complainant alleged discrimination based on disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal issued a Case Assessment Direction requiring the parties to advise on the status of the claim.

The respondent advised it had no contact with the complainant, and the complainant failed to respond.

Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed the claim as abandoned.

Seguin v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1123

Jo-Anne Pickel

Claims regarding specific medical conditions dismissed as abandoned after complainant failed to file supporting materials.

The complainant alleged discrimination because of disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal directed the complainant to provide materials supporting her claims for chronic constipation, anemia, and dysphagia, warning that failure to do so would result in dismissal.

The complainant failed to file materials or communicate with the Tribunal.

Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed these specific claims as abandoned, while noting that other claims remained subject to settlement discussions.

Eva Rose v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Community and Social Services, 2014 HRTO 1122

Jo-Anne Pickel

Human rights claim regarding special diet allowance dismissed as abandoned after applicant failed to respond.

The applicant alleged discrimination because of disability contrary to the Human Rights Code regarding the special diet allowance provided under Ontario's social assistance system.

Following an Interim Decision directing the parties to advise on the status of the applicant's claim regarding hepatic disorder - hepatitis C, the applicant failed to respond.

The Tribunal dismissed the claim as abandoned.

Michel Perron v. Ontario Human Rights Commission and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Community and Social Services, 2014 HRTO 1121

Dan Guttman

Jo-Anne Pickel

Human rights claims regarding special diet allowance dismissed as abandoned for failure to respond to directions.

The complainant alleged discrimination based on disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

After failing to respond to a Case Assessment Direction, the complainant's claims relating to several medical conditions were dismissed as abandoned.

The Tribunal provided directions and a deadline for the complainant to submit materials if he wished to pursue his remaining claim regarding cardiovascular disease.

Pennell v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1120

Dan Guttman

Jo-Anne Pickel

Human rights claims regarding special diet allowance partially dismissed as abandoned after complainant failed to file materials.

The complainant alleged discrimination on the basis of disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

After the complainant's legal clinic ceased representation and she failed to respond to Case Assessment Directions, the Tribunal dismissed her claims relating to bipolar disorder, multiple chemical sensitivity, and other conditions as abandoned.

The Tribunal granted an extension for the complainant to file materials supporting her remaining claims regarding milk and wheat allergies, failing which those claims would also be dismissed.

Marin v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1119

Jo-Anne Pickel

Human rights claims regarding specific medical conditions dismissed for abandonment after complainant failed to file materials.

The complainant alleged discrimination based on disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal previously directed the complainant to provide materials supporting her claims of chronic constipation and anemia, warning that failure to do so would result in dismissal for abandonment.

The complainant failed to file any materials or communicate with the Tribunal.

Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed those specific claims, while noting that the claim regarding lactose intolerance remained subject to settlement discussions.

MacDonald v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1118

Jo-Anne Pickel

Human rights claims regarding schizophrenia and unintended weight loss dismissed for failure to provide submissions.

The complainant alleged discrimination because of disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal directed the complainant to provide submissions supporting his claims related to schizophrenia and unintended weight loss.

After an initial mistaken dismissal and subsequent extension due to mailing issues, the complainant failed to provide the requested submissions.

The Tribunal dismissed the claims related to schizophrenia and unintended weight loss as abandoned, while noting the claim regarding osteoporosis remained subject to settlement discussions.

Lockwood v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1117

Jo-Anne Pickel

Claims regarding chronic constipation and unintended weight loss dismissed as abandoned for failure to file materials.

The complainant alleged discrimination based on disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal directed the complainant to provide materials supporting his claims of chronic constipation and unintended weight loss, warning that failure to do so would result in dismissal for abandonment.

The complainant failed to file the materials or communicate with the Tribunal.

Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed those specific claims as abandoned, while noting that a separate claim regarding a hepatic disorder remained subject to settlement negotiations.

Landry v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1116

Jo-Anne Pickel

Claims regarding specific medical conditions dismissed as abandoned after complainant failed to file supporting materials.

The complainant alleged discrimination because of disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal directed the complainant to provide materials supporting his claims for food allergies-eggs and chronic constipation, warning that failure to do so would result in dismissal.

The complainant failed to file the materials or communicate with the Tribunal.

Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed those specific claims as abandoned, while noting that other claims remain subject to settlement discussions.

Jackson v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1115

Jo-Anne Pickel

Specific disability claims dismissed as abandoned after complainant failed to file required supporting materials.

The complainant alleged discrimination based on disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal previously directed the complainant to provide materials supporting several specific medical claims, warning that failure to do so would result in their dismissal.

The complainant failed to file any materials or communicate with the Tribunal.

Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed those specific claims as abandoned, while noting that one remaining claim was still subject to settlement discussions.

Hanna v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1114

Dan Guttman

Jo-Anne Pickel

Claims regarding special diet allowance dismissed as abandoned for failure to file required materials.

The complainant alleged discrimination based on disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal dismissed the claims relating to chronic constipation, asthma, and COPD as abandoned because the complainant failed to file the required materials by the extended deadline.

The Tribunal issued directions for the remaining claim regarding cardiovascular disease, warning that it would also be dismissed as abandoned if the required materials were not filed by the specified deadline.

Glazewski v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1113

Dan Guttman

Jo-Anne Pickel

Several special diet allowance claims dismissed as abandoned due to complainant's failure to file materials.

The complainant alleged discrimination because of disability in the special diet allowance provided under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal previously directed the complainant to provide materials supporting several of his claims.

The complainant failed to file any materials or communicate with the Tribunal regarding claims for chronic constipation, hepatic disorder, food allergies, milk, eggs and soy, and dysphagia.

Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed these claims as abandoned.

The Tribunal also directed the complainant to file specific materials by a set deadline to pursue his claim regarding cardiovascular disease, failing which it would also be dismissed.

Claims regarding other conditions remained subject to settlement negotiations.

Francis v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1112

Jo-Anne Pickel

Human rights complaint regarding special diet allowance dismissed as abandoned after complainant failed to file materials.

The complainant alleged discrimination based on disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal directed the complainant to provide materials supporting her remaining claim related to chronic constipation, warning that failure to do so would result in dismissal for abandonment.

The complainant failed to file any materials or communicate with the Tribunal by the extended deadline.

Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed the remaining claim as abandoned.

Fenwick v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1111

Jo-Anne Pickel

Human rights claim regarding special diet allowance for alcohol dependency dismissed as abandoned.

The complainant alleged discrimination because of disability in the special diet allowance provided under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal directed the complainant to provide material and submissions in support of the claim in relation to alcohol dependency.

The complainant failed to file any materials or communicate with the Tribunal.

The Tribunal dismissed the claim in relation to alcohol dependency as abandoned, noting that other claims remain the subject of settlement negotiations.

Dawe v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1110

Jo-Anne Pickel

Claims regarding specific medical conditions dismissed as abandoned for failure to file supporting materials.

The complainant alleged discrimination based on disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal directed the complainant to provide materials supporting claims for chronic constipation, anaemia, food allergies, and gout, warning that failure to do so would result in dismissal.

The complainant failed to file materials or communicate with the Tribunal.

Consequently, those specific claims were dismissed as abandoned, while the claim regarding hepatic disorder remained subject to settlement negotiations.

Wesley Cason v. Ontario Human Rights Commission and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Community and Social Services, 2014 HRTO 1109

Jo-Anne Pickel

Human rights claims regarding brain injury and weight loss dismissed as abandoned for failure to file materials.

The complainant alleged discrimination because of disability regarding the special diet allowance under Ontario's social assistance system.

The Tribunal directed the complainant to provide materials supporting his claims of brain injury and unintended weight loss related to Hepatitis C, warning that failure to do so would result in dismissal.

The complainant failed to file any materials or communicate with the Tribunal.

Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed those specific claims as abandoned, while noting that other claims remained subject to settlement negotiations.

Addison v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2014 HRTO 1107

Jo-Anne Pickel