High Court Awards Gary Griffith $250,000 in Case Against Bliss Seepersad
The High Court awarded former police commissioner Gary Griffith $250,000 after finding Bliss Seepersad unlawfully withdrew his 2021 reappointment merit list. Griffith is seeking an investigation into other officials’ roles.
4 reports from 2 outlets · First reported Wed, Nov 4
Summary
UpdatedThe High Court found Bliss Seepersad unlawfully withdrew the 2021 merit list that ranked Gary Griffith first for police commissioner.
Express +2Justice Kevin Ramcharan awarded Griffith $250,000 for reputational harm but rejected compensation for financial loss or lost opportunity.
Express +2Griffith is calling for police to investigate Keith Rowley and Paula-Mae Weekes over the selection process.
Express +1The court questioned Rowley’s delayed disclosure of a security report connected to the dispute.
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