Former University of Manitoba student attacked in dorm files lawsuit against school – Winnipeg [Video]

A former University of Manitoba student who was allegedly attacked in a campus dorm room is now suing the university.

In October, police say a man broke into the complex on Dafoe Road, entered a female student’s room, and physically and sexually assaulted her. Global News is not identifying the victim.

The statement of claim filed on May 16th alleges the university was negligent, failed in its duty to protect the student, and created conditions that allowed the perpetrator to encounter the victim.

The lawsuit claims the post-secondary institution failed to supervise the premises to prevent unauthorized access, failed to have a system of monitoring, reporting, or peer reporting to address concerns regarding unauthorized individuals on the premises, and failed to screen or monitor people who had access to the premises and the students.

The document also outlines how the incident has impacted the student, saying she has suffered physical pain, post-traumatic stress …