Judge authorizes class-action against former impresario Gilbert Rozon
MONTREAL — A Quebec judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against former Just For Laughs head Gilbert Rozon for the alleged harassment and sexual assault of several women.
The women sought permission last fall to file the suit against the co-founder of the popular Montreal comedy festival, seeking $10 million in punitive damages as well as additional compensation.
They created a group called “Les Courageuses” (“The Courageous Ones”) and alleged Rozon abused at least 20 women between 1982 and 2016.
Quebec Superior Court Justice Donald Bisson ruled in their favour Tuesday, saying they have the right to have their case heard.