MONTREAL — A Quebec judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against former Just For Laughs head Gilbert Rozon for the alleged harassment and sexual assault of several women. They created a group called “Les Courageuses” (“The Courageous Ones”) and alleged Rozon abused at least 20 women between 1982 and 2016. The judge noted that class-actions have proven an effective way to ensure victims have access to justice in sexual assault cases. The case is unusual, the judge noted, because most other class actions related to sexual assault are directed at religious or educational institutions. The judge noted Rozon didn’t try to deny the events but only questioned their interpretation.

Source: National Post May 22, 2018 15:04 UTC