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INSIDE THE OHIP COURT BATTLE
You’ve probably heard SABRINA APITZ-GROSSMAN’s story.
The 31-year-old has a rare and aggressive cancer and is taking Ontario to court over funding for Tecelra, a potentially life-saving treatment in New York that’s not yet available in Canada.
Her fight has spilled onto the floor of the Legislature: NDPer ROBIN LENNOX was kicked out during a heated exchange in Question Period after accusing Health Minister SYLVIA JONES of lying about the case. Liberal ADIL SHAMJI — a doctor who’s been advising Apitz-Grossman — has also taken up her cause in the House.
Now, I’ve got a first look at the case she’s making in court.
Apitz-Grossman will face the province’s lawyers in Divisional Court on November 24 in a joint hearing alongside KEVIN NASH, who is also appealing his OHIP rejection for out-of-country cancer therapy.
The crux of her argument: In her notice of application, Apitz-Grossman argues not only that the province’s denial of funding was u…
