THUNDER BAY -- A lawsuit launched by the family of Jasmine Veneruzzo against a former OPP officer the province of Ontario will return to court in six months.
The 18-year-old Veneruzzo was killed in a collision with former OPP officer Darryl Storey in 2008 at the intersection of Twin City Crossroads and Highway 11/17.
During Storey’s criminal trial, the court heard he was driving an unmarked OPP cruiser at 200 kilometres per hour and he estimated he struck the teenager’s car at a speed of about 100 kilometres per hour.
He was convicted of dangerous driving causing death and served more than a year in prison.
Veneruzzo’s family is seeking $3 million in damages.
The case had a status hearing Friday afternoon at the Thunder Bay Courthouse and was adjourned until June 26.
