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Canadian Teacher Sued for Selling Students' Art Online

Parents demand justice after discovering their children's assignments for sale on various merchandise without consent.

  • A Canadian teacher, Mario Perron, is accused of selling his students' art assignments online without their consent, sparking legal action.
  • The artworks, inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat, were found on items like mugs and phone cases, with prices up to $120.
  • Parents demand $350,000 in damages for copyright infringement and moral harm, along with Perron's suspension and a formal apology.
  • The Lester B. Pearson School Board has launched an investigation and forwarded the legal notice to its insurers.
  • The incident has caused outrage among parents and raised concerns about the exploitation of students' intellectual property.
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