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CBC News
By Rob Antle, CBC News Posted: Nov 16, 2016
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a lawsuit related to the Mount Cashel orphanage, in the latest chapter of a grim story that began decades ago, but continues to have an impact today.
The province confirmed Wednesday morning it is the highest settlement to date for a case related to Mount Cashel.
The plaintiff, named only as John Doe in court documents, had accused the government of negligence.
John Doe alleged that he was sexually abused at the Christian Brothers-run orphanage, beginning more than four decades ago.
“His experiences, they were truly horrific,” said John Doe’s lawyer, Will Hiscock.
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