R v. Javanmardi: Clarifying... To An Extent
Ms. Javanmardi was charged with unlawful act manslaughter and criminal negligence causing death. The victim, 84-year old Mr. Matern, had heart disease and came to the accused’s naturopathic clinic with the hopes that naturopathy would improve his quality of life. After conducting a consultation, Ms. Javanmardi recommended a course of treatment with nutrient injections. The victim insisted that the treatment begin that day. He died later that night due to a contaminated nutrie
