In a dramatic turn of events, the lawyer spearheading the class-action lawsuit against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller has expressed grave concerns regarding his declining health. Miller, the founder of Future Electronics, has been accused by at least 47 women of sexual misconduct spanning over three decades, with allegations suggesting involvement with minors.
Miller, 80, currently battles late-stage Parkinson’s disease, rendering him bedridden and severely limited in speech. Lawyer Jeff Orenstein emphasized the urgency of the situation, fearing that Miller may not live to see the trial.
The allegations against Miller surfaced after a damning report by Radio-Canada last February, detailing accounts of women who claimed they were paid for sexual encounters with Miller while they were minors. Allegations depict a disturbing pattern where employees of Future Electronics allegedly facilitated these encounters.
Despite Miller’s health challenges, Orenstein’s firm has persisted in its pursuit of justice, gathering testimonies from numerous women impacted by Miller’s alleged misconduct. Future Electronics announced Miller’s permanent departure from his executive roles, citing a need for him to focus on his health.
As the legal battle intensifies, questions loom over whether Miller’s condition will allow for interrogation, with conflicting reports from medical experts. The case underscores the complexities of seeking justice when faced with the deteriorating health of the accused, leaving the fate of the trial shrouded in uncertainty.
