This decision addresses several mid-trial issues in a civil action where the plaintiff, James Perreault, alleged harassment by the Peel Regional Police, including an improperly obtained search warrant.
The court ruled that Perreault could use evidence regarding the warrant's improper obtainment to support his existing claims of assault, battery, and general harassment, but could not introduce new torts like fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation due to limitation periods and insufficient pleadings.
The court upheld informer privilege, confirming it would not be breached as innocence was not at stake.
Regarding inadvertently disclosed information, the court ordered redaction of documents and the production of a redacted Information to Obtain (ITO) to protect the informant's identity while ensuring trial fairness.
Costs for the motion were reserved for the end of the trial.
