ARTICLE
29 May 2024

Blackballed By The Bank: One Customer's Legal Battle (Podcast)

GR
Gardiner Roberts LLP

Contributor

Gardiner Roberts LLP is a full-service law firm representing a bespoke client base, including major banks, municipalities, government entities, entrepreneurs, tech and growth companies, real estate developers, lenders, investors, innovative and community leading businesses and organizations.
From defamed to victorious: A mortgage manager's triumphant battle.
Canada Finance and Banking
This article from Gardiner Roberts LLP is most popular:
  • in Canada
Gardiner Roberts LLP are most popular:
  • within Immigration topic(s)
  • with Finance and Tax Executives and Inhouse Counsel
  • in Canada
  • with readers working within the Insurance, Property and Law Firm industries

Episode Description

From defamed to victorious: A mortgage manager's triumphant battle.

In this episode, Gavin and Stephen discuss a case where the plaintiff, accused of fraudulently processing mortgages, was blackballed within the banking industry due to a defamatory alert.

The court found the bank's defenses of justification and qualified privilege unconvincing, leading to significant damages, including punitive damages for the bank's reckless disregard of the truth.

This case underscores the importance of careful and truthful communication, especially when wielding the substantial influence of a major financial institution.

Listen For:

02:21 - Defamation in Canada

08:48 - Fraud Discovery

17:14 - Investigator's Role

24:03 - Damages Breakdown

Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

[View Source]

Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy.

Learn More