1 min By Sage Legal Solutions
Civil Litigation
$4.7M Judgment Against Internet Troll Who Defamed HR Recruiter
In one of the largest defamation rulings in Canadian legal history, the Ontario court has ordered a Toronto man to pay $4.7 million to 53 plaintiffs for a campaign of cyber harassment and defamation.
The defendant was found to have made repeated defamatory statements online targeting HR professionals and recruiters. He refused to apologize or retract any of his posts—even during legal proceedings.
The judgment reflects the serious reputational harm and emotional distress caused by sustained online harassment, and serves as a warning that cyber defamation can carry severe financial consequences.