Quebec cardinal awarded $100,000 after defamation case against plaintiff
A Quebec Superior Court judge ordered Paméla Groleau to pay Cardinal Marc Ouellet $100,000 for defamation.
Cardinal Marc Ouellet successfully sued Paméla Groleau for defamation, receiving a $100,000 judgment. The ruling came from a Quebec Superior Court judge. Ouellet had filed the suit after Groleau mentioned him in a 2022 class-action alleging sexual misconduct within the Quebec City diocese. The court found her statements unlawful and awarded damages. The case remains ongoing with further developments expected.
Why it matters
The ruling highlights legal limits on public accusations and protects reputations against unfounded claims.
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