|
|
Article: An Exemplary Sentence For Invasion Of Privacy!
- Article from:
- Mondaq Business Briefing
- Article date:
- June 3, 2008
|
Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2008 Mondaq Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
On February 8, 2008, the Court of Appeal of Quebec rendered a decision that may open the door to more substantial sentences for violations of the right to privacy. In fact, the court intervened to boost one award of punitive damages to $125,000.
Facts and Judgments of the Superior Court First of all, it is important to understand the context of the Superior Court's decision.
In 2001, Mr. Andre Veilleux had instituted an action against Penncorp Life Insurance Company ("Penncorp") seeking payment of disability benefits that Penncorp had ceased to pay him, which has been granted.
In May and August 2002, for the purposes of the upcoming trial, Penncorp ...
Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:
|