Lawsuit alleging 'systemic negligence' of bullying, harassment claims in RCMP moves ahead
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A massive $1.1 billion lawsuit against the Royal Canadian Mounted Police alleging "systemic negligence" in cases of bullying and intimidation in the ranks has cleared another hurdle.
Earlier this week, a judge dismissed Crown arguments in favour of de-certifying a class action claim alleging that internal remedies within the RCMP for complaints of bullying and harassment are ineffective.
The claim says that such remedies are tainted because they depend on the chain of command, which is often made up of people who were either responsible for the offending behaviour or acted to protect others.
"At the core of our claim is the fact that for decades, RCMP members haven't been able to unionize so there has been no really effective manner for members who have experienced bullying and harassment to seek redress," said lawyer Meagan McPhee, who is acting for the plaintiffs.
The lead plaintiff in the case, Geoffrey Greenwood, said he endured workplace reprisals after reporting allegations of bribery and corruption against fellow drug officers in 2008.
Greenwood said he was demonized and ostracized by his fellow officers and endured bullying by those who wanted him to drop the case.
He said he suffered PTSD as a result.
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