Shannon v. Canadian Medical Protective Association, 2016 NBQB 4
The plaintiff, Shirley Shannon, had been sexually assaulted by her psychiatrist Dr. Akoto. Shannon suffered emotional and mental distress as a result of the sexual assaults and attempted suicide resulting in extensive physical injuries. Dr. Akoto fled the jurisdiction. Shannon obtained a default judgment against Dr. Akoto which remained unsatisfied. Dr. Akoto had been a member of the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) at the time of the sexual assault and for a period of time thereafter.