Lundy Manor Faces Class Action Lawsuit

Thursday, 7 May 2020 13:27

By Marcie Culbert

A $20 million statement of claim has been filed in a class-action lawsuit against Lundy Manor in Niagara Falls.

It alleges that officials at the retirement home did not implement social distancing measures soon enough.

Eighteen people have died at the facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Niagara Region Public Health declared an outbreak at Lundy Manor on March 30th.

The statement of claim was filed by Will Davidson LLP on Tuesday.

It’s calling for $10 million in damages and plus another $10 million for breach of contract and wrongful death.

More from Local News

HART Hub Making Progress: Officials

They told the Region homeless people are getting addiction help, and support to help them find stable housing
MPP Not Happy Injection Site Closing

Jennie Stevens says the government is turning its back on communities, adding the site helped many people
Man Charged for Assault on Teens

Police say the alleged crimes happened from Niagara to Waterloo
MPP Presses Gov't for Racetrack

Wayne Gates is wondering where $35-million is, which will help Fort Erie
Councillor Charged with Assault at School

Police say it happened at Mountainvew Centre for Innovative Learning in Welland
Niagara Falls Exploring Pothole Repair Idea

City councillor says it'll cost less than $100,000 for the equipment, to keep asphalt hot
Advocates Want Formerly Homeless for Committee

City of Thorold asking Niagara region to include them in finding solutions
Niagara Falls Preps for Ribfest

Ribfest mascot Piggy Smalls building hype for May 22nd weekend