TORONTO, Oct. 18,
2024 /CNW/ - The Ontario Superior Court of
Justice has certified a class action against the government of
Ontario on behalf of patients in
the Psychosocial Treatment Program (referenced as unit PST, 2C,
P2C, PST or PSTU) on the forensic unit at St. Thomas Psychiatric
Hospital between 1976 and 1992, their estates, and family members
with derivative claims for damages under s. 61 of the Family Law
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.3.
St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital, which was located in
St. Thomas, Ontario, was a
psychiatric facility operated by the government of Ontario. The Plaintiffs allege
that the Class Members were subjected to an experimental, punitive,
and abusive patient-run Program with no medical merit. It is
alleged that this Program, which was run by the
government of Ontario, was
contrary to prevailing medical and ethical standards, exposed the
Class Members to psychological, physical, and sexual abuse, and
caused the Class Members harm. The Court has not made any
determination yet on the merits of these allegations. The
Defendant, the government of Ontario, denies these allegations.
The action seeks, among other things, damages for negligence and
breach of fiduciary duty, as well as damages suffered by family
members of individuals who were patients of the Psychosocial
Treatment Program or its successor PST Program.
If you attended the Psychosocial Treatment Program between 1976
and 1992, your rights are affected by this action. If you wish to
remain in the action, you do not need to take any further action.
If you remain in the action, you may potentially participate in a
future settlement or you may choose to advance your individual
claim if that is required.
If you wish to exclude yourself from the action and preserve
your right to advance your own individual claim subject to any
applicable limitation periods, you must deliver a signed Opt Out
Form by e-mail, regular mail or courier to the Court-appointed
class action notice administrator at:
St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital
Forensic Unit Class Action
Dewar Communications Inc.
9 Prince Arthur Avenue
Toronto, ON M5R 1B2
StThomasclassaction@dewarcom.com
To learn more about your rights, to discuss your claim and
whether you should opt-out or to obtain an Opt Out Form, contact
Class Counsel or visit their website at:
https://www.rochongenova.com/current-class-action-cases/st-thomas-psychiatric-hospital/
Class Counsel
Rochon Genova LLP
Barristers ● Avocats 900-121
Richmond St. W.
Tel: (416) 363-1867 1-800-462-3864
contact@rochongenova.com
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