Air Canada is battling a legal dispute with Brink’s over the theft of $23.7 million in gold and cash from its warehouse at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The airline denies any responsibility for the heist and argues that it fulfilled its contractual obligations to transport the precious cargo.
Brink’s, which paid Air Canada to ship the valuable items on behalf of its clients, filed a lawsuit in October seeking the value of the stolen property and damages. The company claims that Air Canada’s supposed secure warehouse lacked necessary security protocols, allowing the thief to use fake documents to claim the cash and gold.
In response, Air Canada has filed a statement of defense, asserting that it carried out its contractual obligations. The airline denies all allegations made by Brink’s in its civil suit. Additionally, Air Canada argues that Brink’s failed to declare the value of the shipment on customs documents and waybills, potentially limiting the airline’s liability. The carrier cites international rules, specifically the Montreal Convention, which places a cap on its liability.
Although both Air Canada and Brink’s have presented their claims, the legal proceedings have yet to be proven in court. Brink’s contends that the Montreal Convention does not limit the amount it can recover from Air Canada, as it had paid a premium for the shipments and clearly marked the waybills as containing bank notes and gold bars.
As investigations into the unsolved heist continue, Peel Regional Police have not provided any updates regarding the case. The gold was shipped on behalf of Toronto Dominion Bank, while the cash was transported for Vancouver Bullion and Currency Exchange.
FAQ:
Q: What is Air Canada being sued for?
A: Air Canada is being sued by Brink’s for the theft of $23.7 million in gold and cash from its warehouse at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Q: What is Air Canada’s response to the lawsuit?
A: Air Canada denies any responsibility for the heist and argues that it fulfilled its contractual obligations to transport the precious cargo.
Q: What is the Montreal Convention?
A: The Montreal Convention is a set of international rules that govern airlines’ customer relations and places a cap on carrier liability.
Q: Has the case been proven in court?
A: No, the claims filed by Air Canada and Brink’s have not been proven in court.