Sandra Zisckind, the managing partner of Diamond & Diamond, has taken a strong stance in defending the rights of Jewish students at York University amidst rising incidents of antisemitism on campus. In the wake of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, Jewish students at universities across Ontario, including York University, have faced increased hate and discrimination. Responding to this concerning trend, Diamond & Diamond launched a $15-million class action lawsuit against York University, drawing attention to the institution’s “well-documented history of antisemitic sentiments on ..read more

In a significant legal development, Diamond and Diamond Lawyers have initiated class action lawsuits against three prominent Canadian post-secondary institutions: Toronto Metropolitan University, Queens University, and The University of British Columbia, alleging negligence in addressing anti-Semitic incidents on their campuses. Each lawsuit seeks damages totalling $15 million and represents current Jewish students and alumni dating back to 1998. The plaintiffs accuse the universities of violating non-discrimination policies and failing to provide adequate staff training to handle harassment ..read more

$15 Million Lawsuit Alleges Recurring Anti-Semitic Incidents and Seeks Meaningful Reform Toronto, ON – Diamond and Diamond Lawyers have initiated a class action lawsuit concerning alleged anti-Semitic incidents at York University. The lawsuit targets both York University and the York Federation of Students. >> Learn more about Class Action here The lawsuit represents current students, recent alumni, and attendees from 1998-2021. The plaintiffs allege they have been made to feel unsafe on campus, silenced, forced to hide their Jewish identity, been harassed, and even threatened with physi ..read more