WARNING: This article references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone impacted by it.
The Windsor Spitfires, Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Canadian Hockey League (CHL) have received a statement of claim outlining what they call “very serious allegations” of a sexual assault by four unnamed players more than 40 years ago.
The lawsuit, involving a plaintiff referred to as Jane Doe in the lawsuit, came to light last week and is seeking $3.75 million in damages.
CBC News has obtained the court filing claiming a sexual assault happened at an end-of-season team party in the spring of 1984 at a Tecumseh billet house while the family was away.
OHL communications director Josh Sweetland said both leagues have been served with the statement of claim. On Tuesday afternoon, the Spitfires released a statement echoing the CHL and OHL comments.
“These are very serious allegations, and we encourage the victim to reach out to police,” the …