ClearwayClearway Logo
Stephen Anstey - Lawyer in Halifax, Nova Scotia - Clearway Law

Stephen Anstey

Public Prosecution Service - Halifax | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

A lawyer since 2007

(5.0)

Based on 3 Reviews

Send an email to Stephen Anstey:

Optional
Max. 500 characters

Customer Reviews

avatar
Anonymous

(2024-02-09)

5 out of 5 stars

I was a patient of Dr. Gaum and he was physically and emotionally abusive to me. He terrorized me, bruised me, pinched me and squeezed my face on numerous visits. It left me terrified of dentist for nearly 45 years. I had teeth pulled over fears of getting a simple filing because of the horrible and violent things that man did to me. Please reach out if you'd like to discuss this further.
avatar
Anonymous

(2024-02-08)

5 out of 5 stars

Please let me know if a class action lawsuit if filed against this POS Dr EG. The story on CBC about him makes me realize why my child acted traumatized the way she did for weeks, months and even years after getting dental work done by him. I believe she may have undiagnosed PTSD now that this story has come to light.
avatar
Anonymous

(2024-07-12)

5 out of 5 stars

I was a client for MacGillvray Law in regards to Dr. G, and I was left out, they say statute of limitations, and then I see that someone from out of province who heard about it going to court, was able to join, via a cbc article. I was 2 yrs old, I was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, it caused trauma and more, including a hole in my left eardrum, when he was trying to inject me for the surgery:I wasn't opening my mouth wide enough, crying, slap. Are you the new lawyer for the case, or are you already working with MacGillvray Law? Or is this a new charge altogether of 29 people?

Information

Current Status:
Active
Practice Areas:
Education:
Firm Name:
Public Prosecution Service - Halifax
Location:
1625 Grafton Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 1J6
More Information:

In a significant turn of events, the courtroom witnessed a delay in the proceedings against an 81-year-old pediatric dentist from Halifax, embroiled in allegations of physically abusing child patients during the 70s and 80s. The dentist, Dr. Errol Gaum, faces charges of assaulting six former patients, with accusations ranging from slapping to striking a girl's face against a sink. Dr. Gaum, maintaining his innocence, entered a plea of not guilty to the eight counts brought against him.

The case, initially set for a February start, now moves to an October slot. This postponement comes after Dr. Gaum's attorney, Stan MacDonald, highlighted the dentist's deteriorating health, which includes episodes of panic and anxiety, affecting his orientation at times. MacDonald, referencing a medical letter from Gaum's physician, pointed out these health concerns, which found acknowledgment from Crown prosecutor Stephen Anstey after consultation with the doctor. Anstey, showing concurrence with the delay, also brought to light a new complaint against Gaum from an out-of-province individual, spurred by the dentist's recent legal spotlight.

As this legal saga unfolds, it throws into relief the complexities of addressing historical allegations of abuse, the impact of health on legal processes, and the emergence of new claims in the wake of publicized court actions. The community and legal observers alike await the rescheduled trial, as it promises to delve into accusations from decades past, offering a platform for the alleged victims' voices to be heard.

Rates

Hourly:
$250