Judges are also wary of punishing a government for failing to pass the right laws, she added. Suing the federal government or the RCMP in a case like this is particularly difficult, Reaume said, because the plaintiff would have to prove the defendants knew they were being negligent and could have foreseen such a gruesome act would occur as a result. "The defendant Canada knew or ought to have known that the industry on its own, specifically the defendant Greyhound, had not taken measures to create a safe, secure system for inter-city bus travel." "It knew or ought to have known that the deceased, Tim McLean Jr., was at risk or harm from attack at any time and that irreparable harm did in fact occur," said the lawsuit. It also argued that the government knew or should have known about previous violence on board Greyhound buses and failed to put safeguards in place. The original statement of claim filed by McLean's father alleged the government of Canada was liable because it is responsible for national transportation security. Li eventually escaped through a window and was arrested. Passengers fled the bus and stood outside. The bus pulled over near Portage la Prairie, Man., and Li continued stabbing and mutilating McLean's body. ![]() Li said he heard the voice of God telling him to kill the young carnival worker or "die immediately." Li repeatedly stabbed McLean who unsuccessfully fought for his life.
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