News release

Andrella David v. Sobeys Board of Inquiry Begins

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Andrella David v. Sobeys Group Inc. is scheduled to begin Monday, March 2.

Ms. David alleges that she was discriminated against with respect to her race or colour while shopping at a Sobeys store. Sobeys denies any discrimination occurred.

The board of inquiry will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Delta Barrington Hotel, 1875 Barrington St., Halifax.

The board chair is Marion Hill, who is independent of the commission, which is a party representing the public interest at the board of inquiry.