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Former Canuck Willie Mitchell Sued in B.C. Over Alleged 2022 Sexual Assault

The case proceeds in civil court after prosecutors declined charges following an RCMP probe.

Overview

  • The notice of civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court names Willie Mitchell, Tofino Resort + Marina and a numbered company, alleging non‑consensual, unprotected sex while the plaintiff was extremely intoxicated.
  • The plaintiff, identified in court documents as S. D.K., reported to police the next day and underwent a forensic nurse examination at Tofino General Hospital.
  • The lawsuit alleges overservice at resort premises and asserts a duty of care by Mitchell as an agent and then‑director of the resort.
  • The plaintiff’s lawyer says she intends to call other complainants who will allege similar conduct by Mitchell toward intoxicated women and staff.
  • Crown counsel previously determined the criminal charge standard was not met; none of the allegations has been tested in court and the defendants have roughly three weeks to file a response.