Jane Doe 464533 v. N.D.

[Indexed as: Doe 464533 v. D. (N.)]

Ontario Reports

Ontario Superior Court of Justice,

Stinson J.

January 21, 2016

128 O.R. (3d) 352 | 2016 ONSC 541

Case Summary

Torts — Breach of confidence — Plaintiff and defendant having close personal and romantic relationship of some duration — Defendant pressuring 18-year-old plaintiff to provide him with intimate video of herself and assuring her that only he would view it — Defendant posting video on pornographic website on same day that he received it and showing it to friends — Plaintiff emotionally devastated and worried about possibility that video might have adverse impact on her employment and future relationships — Plaintiff making out cause of action for breach of confidence — Plaintiff awarded general damages of $50,000, aggravated damages of $25,000 and punitive damages of $25,000.

Torts — Intentional infliction of mental distress — Plaintiff and defendant having close personal and romantic relationship of some duration — Defendant pressuring 18-year-old plaintiff to provide him with intimate video of herself and assuring her that only he would view it — Defendant posting video on pornographic website on same day that he received it and showing it to friends — Plaintiff