A press release announcing the lawsuit, said the plaintiffs 'feel unsafe, forced to hide their Jewish identity, harassed, and threatened with physical violence.'
initiated by Toronto law firm Diamond and Diamond on behalf of “current students, recent alumni, and attendees from 1998-2021.”
The release quotes Diamond and Diamond managing partner, Sandra Zisckind, as saying: “York University has not upheld its commitment to its own guidelines and policies, particularly those vital for ensuring student safety. Owning the campus space in question, they are legally obligated to demonstrate accountability.”According to the release, the Plaintiffs allege “a consistent pattern of behaviour, referencing incidents from as early as 2009.
In response, the university said in its own statement on Oct. 20 that it tried repeatedly to engage with the union to raise concerns about the statement, which had caused “concerns, outrage and fear” on its Toronto campus.
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