Kugler Kandestin files Application for Authorization to Institute a Class Action in connection with sexual abuse committed by Philip (Hart) Baugniet while he was a director and teacher at F.A.C.E. School and Victoria School in Montreal
February 7, 2023
Kugler Kandestin filed today an Application for Authorization to Institute a Class Action on behalf of all persons who were, as minors, sexually abused by Philip Baugniet while he was the director and a teacher at F.A.C.E. School and Victoria School in Montreal.
The class action is for the benefit of the following group of people:
“All persons sexually assaulted as minors by Phillip (Hart) Baugniet while he was principal of the Victoria School or F.A.C.E. School in Montreal, or held a teaching, executive or supervisory position there, as well as the estates of such persons if deceased since August 21, 2019″
The Application maintains that the Centre de services Scolaires de Montréal and the English-Montreal School Board are liable with Philip Baugniet for the damages suffered by class members.
If you were sexually assaulted by Philip Baugniet, we encourage you to contact the undersigned attorneys so that we can inform you of your rights.
Your communications with the members of our team are free, remain strictly confidential, and are covered by professional secrecy.
We will continue to update this page as the case progresses.
Me Pierre Boivin
pboivin@kklex.com
(514) 360-8881
Me David Stolow
dstolow@kklex.com
(514) 360-8867
Me Jérémie Longpré
jlongpre@kklex.com
(514) 360-8874
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Minister of Indigenous Services Canada
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