‘Schools need to wake up’: Jewish student sues TMU for $1.3M over alleged ‘poisoned’ learning environment
A Jewish student is suing Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) for $1.3 million, alleging the school created a 'poisoned environment' and disregarded instances of antisemitism and harassment. The lawsuit claims TMU failed to uphold its conduct policies, allowing slogans perceived as threats to Jewish students.
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is being sued by a Jewish student for $1.3 million. The student, Liat Schwartz, alleges the university created a 'poisoned environment' and failed to address antisemitism and harassment following the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel. Schwartz filed a statement of claim in Ontario's Superior Court of Justice on March 13, seeking $1 million in punitive damages and $300,000 in general damages. The lawsuit alleges TMU ignored or inadequately applied its conduct policies, allowing slogans such as 'From the River to the Sea Palestine will be free' and 'Only one solution, intifada revolution' to be used on campus. TMU has stated it will 'vigorously defend itself against these allegations' and that it 'takes antisemitism seriously and addresses complaints through a structured and consistent process.' The university has not yet filed a statement of defence.
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