Sandy Bay CFS launches lawsuit against former executive director [Video]

Sandy Bay Child and Family Services has filed a lawsuit against its former executive director alleging he used money from the organization for personal gain instead of helping kids and families.

A statement of claim was filed in the Court of King’s Bench on Tuesday and named Richard De La Ronde – who is the former director – Radka Inc. – a corporation run by De La Ronde – Timothy Catcheway – a director on the board of Sandy Bay CFS from 2017 to 2020 – and Shawendasaawin – a business which De La Ronde and Catcheway were directors of – as defendants in the case.

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Sandy Bay CFS is seeking $10.6 million in damages claiming De La Ronde and the other defendants committed fraud, were negligent and breached contractual, fiduciary and equitable duties.

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