Judge to hear lawsuit alleging brain-wave control
Microsoft, Wal-Mart and the RCMP among the defendants
NANAIMO, B.C. -- A judge has refused to dismiss a "bizarre" civil suit brought by a Vancouver Island man, who is seeking $2 billion in damages from Microsoft, Telus, Wal-Mart, the RCMP and other defendants over alleged brain-wave control, satanic rituals and witchcraft.
Justice Fraser Wilson heard from five lawyers on Monday, arguing that the case brought forward by Jerry Rose is so outrageous it should have been dismissed immediately.
Mr. Rose's claim states "that he has been subject to invasive brain computer interface technology, research, experiments, field studies and surgery" and also named the University of B.C. and the B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons as defendants.
Jennifer Millbank, who is representing Microsoft, said that Mr. Rose's two-page statement of claim is "nothing short of bizarre" and that it would be "impossible this would ever be a case for trial on the merits."
But Judge Wilson, while admitting the case was "certainly an unusual one," said he had to be convinced there was nothing in Mr. Rose's claim that could not be litigated.
Ms. Millbank said there is no scientific evidence to prove brain control is a possibility.
"I think this is akin to someone saying they sustained injuries because their boat fell off the edge of the world," said Ms. Millbank. "My clients ought not to be subjected to what is a nuisance lawsuit."
Mr. Rose, reading from a three-page statement, said the mind-control harassment continues with "brain-drain technologies" under the RCMP and tactics to prevent his case from going forward.
Nanaimo Daily News
