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Canada: $21M Proposed Settlement Reached in Ottawa Doctor Abuse Case

Canada: $21M Proposed Settlement Reached in Ottawa Doctor Abuse Case

Above: A general view of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, Canada on July 24, 2024. Image copyright: Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images

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The severity of Nadon's crimes and their impact on victims cannot be understated. His actions represented a fundamental breach of trust between doctor and patient, causing lasting psychological trauma. The university's alleged failure to act on early complaints in 1995 allowed the abuse to continue for decades, demonstrating institutional negligence that demands accountability.

The settlement represents a crucial step toward justice and accountability for over 140 known victims who endured years of trauma. The university's failure to act on early complaints in 1995 allowed the abuse to continue for decades, devastating countless lives and betraying the trust placed in medical institutions. The proposed compensation acknowledges the profound impact on victims' mental health, careers, and personal relationships.

The victims' claims and emotional responses appear exaggerated beyond the actual harm inflicted. Many would not have known they were victims if not for police notification, and some allegations seem indistinguishable from standard medical procedures. The massive financial demands from the university seem disproportionate for actions no institution could reasonably prevent.

The victims' claims appear exaggerated and their responses disproportionate to the actual harm inflicted. Many would not have known they were victims if not for police notification, suggesting their trauma was largely self-generated. The severe punishment and massive financial settlement seem excessive for actions that, while unprofessional, caused no physical harm.

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