CTV reporter injured covering crash seeks $15.7M in lawsuit

[spaminator]

CTV reporter injured covering crash seeks $15.7M in lawsuit: Report
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Published Aug 30, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 1 minute read
Stephanie Villella
Stephanie Villella. PHOTO BY @CTVSTEPHANIEV/TWITTER /TORONTO SUN
A CTV reporter is seeking $15.7 million in damages after she was hit by a car and seriously injured while covering a crash earlier this year in Guelph.


Stephanie Villella and her family are suing the driver, Guelph Police Service, an unnamed Guelph Police officer, the OPP, and the provincial government for $15.7 million in damages, according to a statement of claim cited in a CTV Kitchener report.


Villella was gathering images of a crash on Brock Rd. in Guelph on March 1 when she was hit by a sedan driven by a 92-year-old woman, who was charged with careless driving. The intersection of Brock and Maltby Rds., where Villella was working at the time, had been barricaded by police, CTV Kitchener reported.

According to the statement of claim, CTV said, Villella was within the barricade when she was struck without warning. The claim alleges that a Guelph Police officer failed to properly secure the roadway and to properly direct traffic around the closed-off section of roadway.


The province, Guelph Police and the OPP are liable for the officer’s alleged negligence, Villella and her family allege in the claim.

None of the allegations have been proven in court.



Villella sustained extreme injuries, nervous shock, and physical and emotional trauma, according to the statement of claim, and has suffered a loss of income and career path. Villella and her family have also incurred health care and other related expenses, the lawsuit alleges.

“Stephanie’s ability to work and enjoy the fulfilment obtained from being productive and a contributing member of society and her family has been permanently impaired,” the statement of claim says, according to CTV Kitchener.

CTV Kitchener reporter seriously injured while covering crash files $15.7 million lawsuit

A CTV Kitchener reporter who was struck and seriously injured while covering a crash south of Guelph earlier this year has filed a lawsuit against the driver who hit her, an unnamed Guelph police officer, the Guelph Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police and the province.

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CTV reporter injured covering crash seeks $15.7M in lawsuit: Report

Stephanie Villella was gathering images of a crash in Guelph on March 1 when she was hit by a sedan driven by a 92-year-old woman,

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[Jinentonix]

Not really sure what the fuck the province or the OPP have to do with this.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

The driver and maybe her employer are the only legitimate targets. But obviously she is talking to a lawyer/ambulance chaser who is casting a big net and hoping to get a quick out of court settlement from one of the other parties.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

The driver and maybe her employer are the only legitimate targets. But obviously she is talking to a lawyer/ambulance chaser who is casting a big net and hoping to get a quick out of court settlement from one of the other parties.

That's pretty much how the game is played.

 

[Taxslave2]

Not sure about OntariOWE law, but in BC she would be covered by workers' compensation, which prohibits her from suing anyone.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Not sure about OntariOWE law, but in BC she would be covered by workers' compensation, which prohibits her from suing anyone.

I bet any money she was a contract or freelance reporter for CTV which likely excludes workers comp. Not sure about the law here about workers comp and suing. I know here suit against the driver won't get too much. Vehicular accidents payouts are highly regulated in theory to keep premiums low but in reality to keep insurance company profits high.

 

[pgs]

I bet any money she was a contract or freelance reporter for CTV which likely excludes workers comp. Not sure about the law here about workers comp and suing. I know here suit against the driver won't get too much. Vehicular accidents payouts are highly regulated in theory to keep premiums low but in reality to keep insurance company profits high.

Even if a freelance she is probably required to provide compensation coverage .

 

[Jinentonix]

The driver and maybe her employer are the only legitimate targets. But obviously she is talking to a lawyer/ambulance chaser who is casting a big net and hoping to get a quick out of court settlement from one of the other parties.

Then that lawyer is a fucking moron. Hey, let's target two organizations that had NOTHING to do with the incident. Sounds more like malpractice to me.

 

[Taxslave2]

The idea is to spread shit with a fan, and see if any of it sticks. Quite often there is someone that thinks offering a bribe is less expensive and time consuming than hiring a lawyer.

 

[Jinentonix]

The idea is to spread shit with a fan, and see if any of it sticks. Quite often there is someone that thinks offering a bribe is less expensive and time consuming than hiring a lawyer.

I understand that but in this case it would be like sending a letter of intent to Burger King and Wendy's because your McDonald's coffee scalded you. I mean why not go after the automaker of the old lady's car and the dealership ship bought it from while they're at it?

 

[TheShadow]

If this works... I'm suing Trudeau for emotional distress.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

If this works... I'm suing Trudeau for emotional distress.

You could make it sexual assault cuz yer butthurt. . .

 

[Ron in Regina]

I bet any money she was a contract or freelance reporter for CTV which likely excludes workers comp. Not sure about the law here about workers comp and suing. I know here suit against the driver won't get too much. Vehicular accidents payouts are highly regulated in theory to keep premiums low but in reality to keep insurance company profits high.

Even if a freelance she is probably required to provide compensation coverage .

I think, assume I guess, without knowing the details, that you’re both on the money here.

In the transport game, we hire Leased Operators (basically freelance, but we have to arrange their insurance if they’re using our DOT# & MC# & running authorities, etc…so that we are tied to them if they do something stupid (break the law, etc…) so that we can also be spanked legally and financially.

I have to ensure that somebody is paying their workers compensation, and if they do not have proof of their own active account, then we will have to do it for them and deduct it from them…. So that their butt is covered in the event that something ever happens.

 

[petros]

I have questions and answers.

First of all did she check all her own safety boxes? You know, all shit everyone else at the "work site" had checked off.

PPE (no its not the Pierre Poilievre Experience).
Steel toes, hard hat, high vis vest, gloves, glasses and most importantly the sticker on her hard hat that says she went through safety orientation and is aware of the hazards to be expected when she entered the job site. Its is a job site not a crash scene the instant first responders arrive. The onus is on her to be aware of and apply any and all requirements.

Secondly. This one reflects on all of us. We've all done it.

Who were the dickheads who didnt let the 93-year-old merge out of the closed lane?

One possibility for all the cops to be defendants. Are cops in Ontsrio integrated when it comes to traffic?

 

[Taxslave2]

I understand that but in this case it would be like sending a letter of intent to Burger King and Wendy's because your McDonald's coffee scalded you. I mean why not go after the automaker of the old lady's car and the dealership ship bought it from while they're at it?

I see it as being the same as suing Smith and Wesson because someone got shot with an illegally obtained hand gun.

 

[petros]

I see it as being the same as suing Smith and Wesson because someone got shot with an illegally obtained hand gun.

Integrated traffic cops.

 

[petros]

Integrated traffic cops.

Police Support Traffic Agent Program

www.tps.ca

Yup. Provincial

Police Support Traffic Agent Program
By Kevin Masterman
Published: 12:56 PM April 18, 2023 SHARE (OPENS IN NEW WINDOW)
Traffic Services
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) is supporting the expansion of the City of Toronto Traffic Agents program to make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists and keep car traffic moving.

As special constables, Traffic Agents are empowered by the Province of Ontario to actively manage traffic at intersections in Toronto.

 

[Taxslave2]

Can they hand out fines for texting and walking in traffic?

 

[petros]

Can they hand out fines for texting and walking in traffic?

Yuuuup

 

[Taxslave2]

They will need 6 cops on every intersection to keep up. Definitely apotential revenue stream.