Gilbert Rozon, the founder of Just for Laughs, has been in the midst of a high-profile civil case in Canada accusing him of sexual assault by multiple women. The latest widely reported development is that he was ordered to pay damages to several plaintiffs; recent coverage notes settlements and judgments around the $880,000+ range for some accusers, with broader civil actions totaling several millions still in play as of early 2026. Please note that details can evolve, so I can pull the most current updates if you’d like.
Key points from recent coverage:
- civil proceedings involving nine women alleging sexual assault and related misconduct against Rozon have progressed through testimony and rulings, with multiple plaintiffs receiving judgments or settlements.[6][9]
- in March 2026, Quebec Superior Court Justice Chantal Tremblay ordered Rozon to pay about $880,000 in damages to eight of the nine plaintiffs in those proceedings, marking a significant civil judgment in the case.[9][6]
- a separate settlement announced in mid-May 2026 reports Rozon agreeing to pay a total of $930,000 to nine claimants, and waiving his right to appeal, with part of the funds directed to support organizations such as Courageuses. This follows earlier court rulings and ongoing litigation connected to the broader civil actions.[1][5]
If you’d like, I can:
- compile a concise timeline of the key court rulings and settlements to date.
- list the named plaintiffs and the damages awarded in each settlement or judgment.
- provide brief summaries of major court filings and legal changes affecting the case (e.g., Quebec’s sexual assault justice reforms mentioned in late-2024/2025 coverage).
Would you prefer a timeline, a summary table of outcomes by plaintiff, or a brief executive brief with the latest numbers? I can also fetch the very latest updates if you want me to.
Sources
MONTREAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon's civil trial for sexual assault opened Monday at the Montreal courthouse with his lawyer portraying him as the scapegoat in a hunt to find Quebec's Harvey Weinstein.
www.stalbertgazette.comGilbert Rozon, the former comedy mogul, has agreed to pay $930,000 to nine claimants, effectively waiving his right to appeal, as announced in a statement
news.ssbcrack.comJust for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon's trial for sexual assault opened today at the Mtl courthouse, his lawyer portraying him as a scapegoat to find Quebec's Harvey Weinstein.
globalnews.caAfter the Court of Appeal refused to authorize a class action on behalf of all victims of Gilbert Rozon, nine of them filed individual lawsuits against him. At the defendant’s request, their nine cases have been joined and will be heard in a single trial. Latest news On March 31, 2026, the Honourable Chantal Tremblay […]
tjl.quebecThe Quebec impresario is being sued by nine women for a total of nearly $14 million in damages over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
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