Toronto Sexual & Physical Assault Claims

Representing Survivors of Sexual and Physical Assault

Rochon Genova represents survivors of sexual assault and physical assault in claims against individuals, employers, schools, sports organizations, religious institutions, medical practitioners, governments, children’s aid societies, and other entities that may be responsible for the abuse.

We regularly handle claims involving:

Sexual assault or sexual interference;
Domestic or intimate partner violence;
Sexualized misconduct by professionals;
Physical assaults, threats, or coercive behaviour;
Sexual abuse perpetrated by individuals in positions of trust, power and authority;
Sexual abuse perpetrated against vulnerable members of society;
Sexual harassment escalating into assault; and
Abuse occurring within workplaces, educational settings, and government or community programs.

Our focus is on pursuing meaningful compensation, ensuring accountability, and protecting survivors’ safety, privacy, and healing.

Our team understands that pursuing a legal claim is an intensely personal and emotionally challenging process. We work with survivors in a trauma-informed, survivor-centred way, ensuring that each client’s needs, goals, and circumstances guide every step of the process.

This includes listening without judgment, respecting each survivor’s pace and level of comfort, minimizing unnecessary retelling of traumatic events, protecting privacy and safety throughout the process, and providing clear, transparent guidance at each stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring a civil claim for sexual or physical assault?

Yes. Survivors can pursue civil claims for sexual assault, battery, harassment, breach of fiduciary duty, invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of mental suffering, and other related harms. These claims are separate from, and independent of, criminal proceedings.

Can I start a civil claim if there was no criminal conviction?

Yes. A survivor can start a civil claim whether or not criminal charges are laid, and regardless of the outcome of a criminal trial. Civil proceedings are separate from criminal proceedings and require proof on a balance of probabilities.

How is my privacy protected?

There are numerous protections available, including publication bans, anonymity orders using “John/Jane Doe” or initials instead of full names, sealing orders in limited circumstances, and carefully crafted pleadings to limit unnecessary detail. We discuss all options with clients before any significant step is taken in the litigation.

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