Alberta city settles landmark sexual misconduct lawsuit with $9.5M payout

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 1:21 pm

The city of Leduc has reached a significant settlement, paying over $9.5 million to 155 women who alleged workplace sexual misconduct. The payout, among the highest per person in Canadian legal history, underscores the increasing demand for accountability and reform in municipal governance.

nationalpost.com / Alberta city pays over $9.5M to 155 women in class-action lawsuit

Firm claims the settlement is 'one of the highest per person payouts in Canadian legal history for workplace sexual misconduct'

globalnews.ca / Leduc pays over $9.5 million to 155 women in class-action lawsuit settlement

In January 2024, Leduc's mayor apologized to the women who worked at the City of Leduc.

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