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Article: The Unusual Suspect - Ontario Court Of Appeal Bars Claims Of Negligent Investigation Against Employers.
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- July 17, 2008
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By Brett Harrison and Rob Barrass
In the recent decision of Correia v. Canac Kitchens the Ontario Court of Appeal found that employers cannot be held liable for negligent investigation leading to the dismissal of an employee. In that case, an employer suspected that its employees were stealing and dealing drugs in its plant. The employer hired a private investigator who placed an undercover agent in the plant. In coordination with police, the agent identified a suspect and collected evidence of the alleged offences. When the investigation was complete the employer dismissed several employees who were charged by the police, including the plaintiff.
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