{"id":13181,"date":"2023-10-24T12:45:10","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T12:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=13181"},"modified":"2023-10-25T13:54:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T13:54:28","slug":"diamond-and-diamond-files-class-action-suit-against-york-university-and-york-federation-of-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/diamond-and-diamond-files-class-action-suit-against-york-university-and-york-federation-of-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamond and Diamond Files Class Action Suit against York University and York Federation of Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

$15 Million Lawsuit Alleges Recurring Anti-Semitic Incidents and Seeks Meaningful Reform<\/em><\/p>\n

Toronto, ON \u2013 Diamond and Diamond Lawyers have initiated a class action lawsuit concerning
\nalleged anti-Semitic incidents at York University. The lawsuit targets both York University and
\nthe York Federation of Students.<\/p>\n

>> Learn more about Class Action here<\/a><\/p>\n

The lawsuit represents current students, recent alumni, and attendees from 1998-2021.<\/p>\n

The plaintiffs allege they have been made to feel unsafe on campus, silenced, forced to hide
\ntheir Jewish identity, been harassed, and even threatened with physical violence.<\/p>\n

The defendants are alleged to have shown negligence, specifically in failing to address anti-
\nSemitic incidents, violating York\u2019s non-discrimination policies, and providing insufficient staff
\ntraining on handling harassment.<\/p>\n

“York University has not upheld its commitment to its own guidelines and policies, particularly
\nthose vital for ensuring student safety,” states Sandra Zisckind, Managing Partner at Diamond
\nand Diamond Lawyers. “Owning the campus space in question, they are legally obligated to
\ndemonstrate accountability.\u201d The plaintiffs are looking for immediate action to ensure their
\nsafety and prevent future incidents.<\/p>\n

The Plaintiffs highlight a consistent pattern of behaviour, referencing incidents from as early as
\n2009. In one such incident, Jewish students at York University took shelter from anti-Semitic
\nprotesters in the Hillel office after attending a meeting about teacher assistant strikes.<\/p>\n

“Any behaviour that promotes hate, violence, discrimination, or disrupts the educational
\nenvironment, as outlined in the \u2018Code of Students Rights and Responsibilities,\u2019 indicates a
\nfailure in the University’s duty of care and contradicts its foundational values of respect, equity,
\nand civility,” said Darryl Singer, head of class actions at Diamond and Diamond Lawyers.<\/p>\n

Diamond and Diamond Lawyers are also considering initiating similar class actions at other
\nuniversities where comparable incidents have taken place. Those who believe they have
\nexperienced anti-Semitism at York University or any other post-secondary establishment within
\nCanada are encouraged to contact Diamond and Diamond Lawyers at 1-800-567-HURT.<\/p>\n

>> Learn more about Class Action here<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Contact: Jordan Whelan \u2013 (416) 909-6097.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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