Plaintiff: Jessica McGaw - Defendant: Sobeys Capital Inc.
Financial Award/Costs: The Defendant is entitled to its costs of the recusal motion on a substantial indemnity basis. Quantum of costs to be determined through submissions.
Key Points:
Background
Plaintiff initiated a wrongful dismissal action and filed a Jury Notice.
Plaintiff claimed wrongful termination without just cause, seeking damages, including aggravated and punitive damages.
Plaintiff alleged that a fellow employee fabricated allegations, leading to her termination, and that the investigation was conducted in bad faith.
Conclusion
The Plaintiff's motion for recusal was dismissed.
The Defendant is entitled to substantial indemnity costs for the recusal motion.
The Plaintiff's motion was considered without merit and possibly an attempt at reverse judge shopping.
