Coventry Homes Faces $6.2M Lawsuits: CBC Interviews Employment Lawyer
Interview Summary
Coventry Homes Inc. is being sued by five former employees for a combined $6.2 million due to a toxic work environment and failure to resolve complaints of harassment in the workplace. The claims filed on behalf of Jessica McNab, Caitlin Garrioch, Anne Guenther, Tessa Thomson and Kaitlyn Ross allege constructive dismissal as well as wrongful termination. Wallis Snowdon at CBC News spoke to the five plaintiffs to hear their stories and offer details on the ongoing claims.
Interview Notes
A Calgary employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, represents the five women previously employed at Coventry. Coventry has since let go of their sales director, Robin Nasserdeen, who appeared to be at the centre of the allegations of sexual assault and unsafe working conditions.
About the Author
Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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