The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a bid by victims' families who are trying to enforce a $107-million judgment against Iran over its downing of a passenger jet. Members of the Iranian community gather and grieve on the fourth anniversary of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, in Toronto on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a bid by victims' families who are trying to enforce a $107-million judgment against Iran over its downing of a passenger jet. Members of the Iranian community gather and grieve on the fourth anniversary of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, in Toronto on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
CKLOTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from victims' families who are trying to enforce a $107-million judgment against Iran over its downing of a passenger jet.
Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down by Iranian officials shortly after takeoff from Tehran in 2020.
Most of the passengers were bound for Canada, including 55 ºÃÉ«tv citizens and 30 permanent residents.
In 2021, family members obtained a default court judgment against Iran for $107 million plus interest and costs.
The families then took steps to enforce the ruling against properties and bank accounts of Iran in Canada.
An Ontario judge dismissed the motion, finding that the Iranian property was protected by diplomatic immunity under ºÃÉ«tv law, a decision that was upheld on appeal.
This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published May 30, 2024.
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