SYSTEMIC NEGLIGENCE LITIGATION
Exposing patterns of harm. Seeking institutional accountability.
Systemic negligence civil litigation involves claims about harm caused by institutional failures, unsafe practices, neglect, or repeated patterns of conduct. These claims may arise where an institution, organization, or system failed to take reasonable steps to protect people from foreseeable harm.
PATH assists with systemic negligence matters that fall within our mandate, particularly where harm is connected to incarceration, policing, gender-based violence, institutional care, or other systems of state or institutional power. Our work may involve identifying patterns of harm, gathering records and evidence, and seeking accountability through civil litigation.
How We Can Help
PATH may be able to assist with:
Reviewing potential civil claims involving institutional or systemic harm
Identifying patterns of negligence, unsafe practices, or failures to protect
Gathering records, policies, complaints, and other evidence
Preparing pleadings and legal arguments
Working with clients, witnesses, experts, or community partners where appropriate
Seeking accountability for harm caused by institutions or systems
Advising on litigation risks, timelines, and possible remedies
What to Expect
If your matter appears to fall within PATH’s mandate, we may ask for information about the harm experienced, the institution or organization involved, whether others were affected, and what records may exist. We may also ask about prior complaints, policies, correspondence, witnesses, expert reports, or other materials that could help identify patterns of negligence or institutional failure.
When to Contact Us
If your matter appears to fall within PATH’s mandate, we may ask for information about the harm experienced, the institution or organization involved, whether others were affected, and what records may exist. We may also ask about prior complaints, policies, correspondence, witnesses, expert reports, or other materials that could help identify patterns of negligence or institutional failure.
Documents & Information
That May Help
You do not need to have all of these documents or details before contacting PATH. If your matter appears to fall within our mandate, we may ask for some of the following information to better understand the issue and assess how we may be able to assist.
A description of the harm experienced
The institution, organization, or system involved
Dates, locations, and people involved
Records, policies, correspondence, complaints, or incident reports
Information about whether others experienced similar harm
Names and contact information for possible witnesses
Medical, counselling, financial, employment, or other records showing impact
Any previous complaints, investigations, reports, or legal steps taken
Need help?
To request assistance, please complete PATH's intake form. If there are any upcoming hearing dates, deadlines, or urgent issues, please include that information when contacting us.
Alternatively, you may call our intake phone line at 1 (844) PAROLE-04 (1-844-727-6534) to leave a voicemail. Please note that PATH Legal does not accept unscheduled or cold calls. If you would like to speak with a member of our team, you must leave a voicemail or complete the intake form above.