Court Delivers Final Judgment in Sommer v Goldi

 On June 27, 2022, Justice Corbett of the Ontario Superior Court delivered the court's final ruling in Sommer v Goldi. In the decision, which adds to the previous granting of a permanent injunction and the awarding of $41,600 in special damages, the court granted general damages, aggravated damages, punitive damages and costs. A copy of the decision is set out below. The contempt proceeding against the Goldis continues, with outstanding warrants for their arrest in effect.

Sommer Claims and Motion for Contempt Against John Goldi, Joan Goldi and Goldi Productions Ltd.

Sommer Claims and Motion for Contempt Against John Goldi, Joan Goldi and Goldi Productions Ltd.

UPDATED APRIL 5, 2022:

On October 1, 2021, the court granted partial judgment (see below) in favour of Jonathan Sommer for defamation, in the amount of $41,600.00. Judgment on the other various claims has also been granted, and the court is currently in the process of determining the quantum of damages to be awarded.

A hearing was held on December 3, 2021 for the closing arguments in the motion for contempt against John and Joan Goldi. The respondents were ordered to attend. They failed to do so but spoke with court staff, advising that they refused to attend. As a result, the court issued warrants for the arrest of John and Joan Goldi (see below) which are currently in force and outstanding.