Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario application against UWindsor withdrawn

WINDSOR, ON, Aug. 29, 2012 /CNW/ - Allegations of discrimination against the University of Windsor and Prof. Richard Moon made by Dr. Emily Carasco in an Application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario have been withdrawn by Dr. Carasco.  She had alleged race and gender discrimination following her unsuccessful candidacy during the University's 2010 search for a dean for the Faculty of Law.  The Application to the HRTO is being dismissed and the hearing is terminated.

Holly Ward, spokesperson for the University of Windsor said, "The University has and will continue to strive for the highest standards of human rights and equity. With respect to the specific application that was before HRTO, we will be making no further statements."

SOURCE: University of Windsor

Holly Ward
Chief Communications Officer
University of Windsor
401 Sunset Ave
Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
519.253-3000 ext. 3240
www.uwindsor.ca