Lisa Carmen Bruni

The appellant appealed a motion judge's decision dismissing her action against the York Children's Aid Society arising from child protection proceedings involving her daughter.

The appellant claimed she suffered significant losses and damages and sought to continue the action with witness testimony at trial.

The Court of Appeal upheld the motion judge's dismissal, finding no error in his analysis that certain claims disclosed no cause of action and that others lacked evidentiary support.

The appeal was dismissed without costs.

A citizen reported criminal activity by neighbours' sons to police, claiming she was promised confidentiality.

The police officer did not disclose that the interview was being videotaped.

The neighbours' sons were arrested, and the citizen's identity and videotaped interview were included in Crown disclosure.

The citizen was subsequently harassed and threatened by the neighbours, leading to post-traumatic stress disorder and relocation.

The trial judge found the police liable for breach of confidence and awarded general damages of $345,000, plus Family Law Act damages.

The appellants appealed, arguing the trial judge erred in finding a promise of confidentiality, that necessary elements for the claim were not established, and that damages were excessive.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial judge's findings and damage award.