{
  "id": 13074092,
  "title": "Over 140 people join class action against Quebec spa alleging sexual assault",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/over-140-people-join-class-action-against-quebec-spa-alleging-sexual",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T09:00:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12093671/143-people-join-class-action-quebec-spa-sexual-assault/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit alleging a longstanding pattern of sexual assault and misconduct at the popular Nordik Spa Nature in Chelsea, Quebec. The lawsuit, which was launched in August 2025, involves 143 people who joined the proposed class action between Aug. 13, 2025, and July 3, 2026. The allegations span incidents allegedly occurring between 2007 and 2026, involving at least 36 massage therapists. The lawsuit asserts that the spa failed to adequately prevent sexual assault and misconduct, describing the issue as systemic. The plaintiffs' lawyer, Philippe Brault, stated that the number of participants in the class action reinforces their claim of a systemic problem, and more people are expected to come forward. The lawsuit seeks compensation for victims, punitive damages to deter similar conduct, and an acknowledgment of responsibility from the spa.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}