Decision

Planet Fitness Inc. v. Planet Fitness Franchising LLC, 2024 FC 1312

Associate Justice Coughlan - 2024-08-22

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The Defendants/Plaintiffs by Counterclaim (Defendants) bring a motion in writing seeking a Show Cause Hearing Order under Rule 467(1) of the Federal Courts Rules ... The alleged contempt arises from allegations that during the course of a court conducted mediation, the Plaintiff and Mr. Freeborn intentionally disclosed information obtained from documents filed in the mediation and/or discussions arising in the course of the mediation on various social media platforms operated by Mr. Freeborn. ... While confirming the facts set out in Mr. Vartanian’s affidavit and effectively conceding prima facie contempt, the Plaintiff and Mr. Freeborn nonetheless urge the Court to exercise its discretion and refuse to issue the show cause order. For the reasons that follow, a show cause order shall issue against the alleged contemnors, the Plaintiff and Mr. Shawn Freeborn.

Decision relates to:

  • T-724-21 - Planet Fitness Inc. v. Planet Fitness Franchising LLC, Also known as PFIP, L

 

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