Former MP Helena Guergis suing PM Harper, Tory government
December 22, 2011 - 6:38pm
Several news outlets are reporting that former federal cabinet minister Helena Guergis is suing Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the Conservative party, and two MPs for $1.3 million over her 2010 ejection from the Tory caucus.
In a statement of claim, obtained by CBC News, Guergis alleges that in 2010, the defendants entered into a conspiracy with each other or with some of the other co-defendants, to "engage in unlawful acts in order to remove" or justify her removal from the Conservative caucus.
She is suing for general damages of $800,000 plus punitive damages of $250,000 and aggravated damages of $250,000.
There could be some very interesting facts revealed if this ever goes to trial.
Perhaps, but so far Harper has won every round against Guergis and Jaffer, and there's a strong chance it will continue to be that way.
Cons suing other Cons - who cares!
The inclusion of Ms. Raitt in the lawsuit is interesting to say the least. I knew the former Ms. McCormack when she was on the Guelph GSA exec with Rick Smith of environmental fame. Based on my past experience, I am not shocked that Ms. Raitt has been named in the lawsuit. Only time will tell where the truth lies. Look for an eventual out of court settlement.
Guy Giorno sent an email that CBC received somehow, and it said "Guergis is detached from reality".
Oh I don't know anything to split the con base can't be all that bad.