Previously published in Law360 Canada (April 23, 2025, 2:36
PM EDT).
There have been several decisions in the past five years when
Canadian courts have considered vicarious liability in the context
of sexual misconduct. For the second instalment of our two-part
series, we delve into the application of vicarious liability in
recent Canadian judicial decisions in the context of sexual
misconduct.
Building upon the foundational principles and framework outlined
in part one, we will examine key cases from the past five years,
highlighting the courts' considerations, the evolving contours
of the legal doctrine and its impact on survivors' ability to
seek justice.
C.O. v. Williamson, 2020 ONSC 3874
