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Frank Stronach Faces Civil Lawsuit Over Alleged 1986 Sexual Assault

It compounds the legal challenges for the tycoon awaiting trial on 18 criminal counts early next year.

Billionaire Frank Stronach faces a civil lawsuit alleging a 1986 sexual assault, as he awaits trial on separate criminal charges tied to multiple complainants.
Ontario business magnate Frank Stronach, who already faces over a dozen criminal charges related to sexual assault, now faces new allegations in a civil lawsuit related to a corporate party in 1986. He has denied all allegations.

Overview

  • Jane Boon alleges that in December 1986 Stronach sexually assaulted her at a company guest house after plying her with alcohol during a corporate event.
  • The statement of claim asserts Magna International knew Stronach posed a risk to female students it sponsored and took no steps to warn or protect them.
  • The allegations have not been tested in court and neither Stronach nor Magna International have filed a statement of defence.
  • Stronach’s civil lawyer Sarit Batner says he strenuously denies the allegations and will vigorously defend the lawsuit.
  • The 92-year-old billionaire pleaded not guilty to 18 sexual assault and indecent assault charges and is due to stand trial in Toronto and Newmarket in 2026.