CBE request dismissal of lawsuit in case of late teacher accused of sexual misconduct

The Calgary Board of Education is asking a judge to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit against it, arguing that the board is not responsible for alleged sexual misconduct by a teacher who died earlier this year.

Michael Gregory, who worked at John Ware Junior High School, was charged in February with 17 counts of sexual assault and sexual exploitation.

Police said at the time that several former students had come forward with accusations against him.

A few days later, Gregory died. Police said his death was not believed to be criminal.

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Three former students filed a lawsuit last month against Gregory’s estate and the school board.

They allege abuse by Gregory and claim that school board staff were aware of the accusations but did nothing.

None of the allegations has been proven in court.

The school board’s statement of defence argues the plaintiffs were not within the board’s care or supervision.