2 total
Costs fixed at $25,000 after successful summary judgment cross-motion.
This was a costs decision following dismissal of the plaintiff's summary judgment motion and the granting of the defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment dismissing the action against them.
The successful defendants sought $29,905.98 in costs on a partial indemnity basis.
The self-represented plaintiff argued the claim was excessive and that the matter had been over-lawyered, submitting that only provable disbursements should be awarded.
The court agreed that costs should reflect a fair and reasonable amount rather than a precise hourly calculation and fixed costs at $25,000 all inclusive.
Human rights application alleging racial discrimination in hiring dismissed; employer provided credible non-discriminatory reasons.
The applicant, a Black woman employed as a temporary administrative assistant, alleged discrimination on the basis of race and colour when she was not hired for a permanent position.
The respondent employer asserted that the successful candidate had a broader skill set and that the applicant had minor performance issues.
The Tribunal found that while the applicant established a prima facie case of discrimination, the respondent provided a credible, non-discriminatory explanation for its hiring decision.
The Tribunal concluded that the decision was based on the successful candidate's experience and the applicant's past performance, rather than race or colour.
The application was dismissed.
