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April 15, 2026

HBLC successful on behalf of the RCMP: BC court dismisses lawsuit over police reports

Harris & Brun

Our associate Colton Winiarski recently secured a significant win at the Supreme Court of British Columbia on his application to strike a plaintiff’s Notice of Civil Claim (NOCC) against the RCMP in Imani v. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 2026 BCSC 577. View the Reasons for Judgment. The plaintiff filed a Notice of Civil Claim (NOCC) alleging that RCMP officers prepared false reports portraying him as hostile, dangerous, and aggressive. He claimed these reports negatively impacted his reputation and posed a risk for any future interactions with police. He felt wronged after contacting the RCMP to file a report, believing officers…

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