Iyobosa Matthew Obasohan v. His Majesty the King

Firms involved

Unrepresented, Department of Justice Canada
Iyobosa Matthew Obasohan
Law Firm
Unrepresented
His Majesty the King
Law Firm
Department of Justice Canada
Lawyer(s)

Oliver Backman

James Schneider

- Parties: The plaintiff was Iyobosa Matthew Obasohan. The defendant was His Majesty the King.

- Subject Matter: The plaintiff sought monetary compensation of $70,000 for the irreparable mental, emotional, and psychological harm allegedly due to the defendant's causing financial injury by removing the guarantee of employment insurance for which the plaintiff paid the regular insurance premium; wrongful taking of the plaintiff's money from his account and impoverishing him; causing psychological and emotional stress, diminished self-worth, harassment, and lost income; and violating ss. 7 and 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This case is ongoing.

- Date: The hearing was set on May 28, 2024.

- Venue: This was a federal case before the Federal Court.

- Amount: Monetary compensation of $70,000 was sought.

Federal Court
T-1664-23
Labour & Employment Law
$ 70,000
09 August 2023