A lawyer representing the Western Hockey League argued that reports supporting the case against the WHL in a class-action lawsuit are inadmissible due to the use of anonymous interviews on Friday.
The attorney, Patricia Jackson, said that the evidence of Victoria Grygar’s thesis and a report by Chester Hanvey don’t meet the standards of admissible evidence.
The WHL is in the midst of a class-action lawsuit with its players who are seeking to earn at least minimum wage. The claimants are looking for $45 million (Canadian) and $40 million (American) in damages.
Lawsuits of a similar nature are taking place with the OHL and QMJHL.
For more details on the case check out this piece from Kevin Martin of the Calgary Herald.