THUNDER BAY -- The family of Jasmine Veneruzzo says they're deeply disappointed that a Police Act hearing for former OPP Sgt. Darryl Storey will not proceed.
But they're still pushing ahead with a $3 million lawsuit against the former officer and the province of Ontario.
18-year-old Veneruzzo was killed in a 2008 collision with an unmarked OPP cruiser. The court heard that Storey was driving at around 200-kilometres per hour, and he was convicted of Dangerous Driving causing death.
He served more than a year in prison, and was released earlier this year.
A Police Act hearing for two counts of discreditable conduct was scheduled to begin this week, but Storey chose to retire instead.
Veneruzzo's parents, Brenda and Louis Veneruzzo, say they're extremely upset and want to know why the hearing did not proceed.
OPP officials were not available for comment.
The family's statement of claim seeks $3 million in damages. A status hearing for the lawsuit is scheduled for Nov. 28.
(TBT News)
