OVERVIEW
A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in the Yukon against the Government of Yukon, the Department of Education and the Jack Hulland Elementary School Council of Attendance Area #22.
This action arises from the systemic use of holds, restraints and involuntary seclusion to control students’ behavior at Jack Hulland Elementary School (“Jack Hulland”) beginning in, or about, September, 2002 and to about June, 2022.
A copy of the Statement of Claim is available under Documents.
Proposed Class
The proposed class action is brought on behalf of all students and former students of Jack Hulland who were subject to holds and restraints and/or who were locked in a room and/or placed in seclusion between January 1, 2002 and June 30, 2022.
DOCUMENTS
Case Name:
GX et al v Yukon et al.
Court:
Supreme Court of Yukon
Date Filed:
October 31, 2022
Co-counsel:
Contact
For more information please contact Heather Jordan, Paralegal at 867-667-2099 or email hjordan@yukonlaw.com
A hearing has been scheduled in Yukon Supreme Court for June 26th to 30th, 2023, for the application to certify this action as a class action.