In the case at bar, the measure of statutory damages is repetitive of the damages awarded in tort. Double recovery is not permitted in this instance, nor are the plaintiffs seeking it: Ratych v. Bloomer, 1990 CanLII 97 (SCC), [1990] 1 S.C.R. 940, 69 D.L.R. (4th) 25. The defendant is only liable for the amount awarded above.
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