Article: An Exemplary Sentence For Invasion Of Privacy!

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 ...

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