Chatham-Kent Councillor Jeff Wesley is still waiting for money owed to him by Water Wells First spokesperson Kevin Jakubec.
Water Wells First Spokesperson Kevin Jakubec at meeting. May 30, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Cowan Blackburn News Chatham Kent).
Wesley won $25,000 in August after a civil lawsuit for defamatory comments made by Jakubec when he told the Wallaceburg Courier Press that "Wesley misled the public and he cannot be trusted" in reference to turbid water wells thought to be caused by the pile driving of wind turbines.
An examination hearing is now set for November 8 at the Chatham court to go over Jakubec's finances and make payment arrangements. The court requires someone in debt to disclose income, expenses, debts and assets.
Wesley will be donating all funds to a charity or group dedicated to the preservation of clean drinking water.
Jakubec planned to file an appeal of the court's decision but says he's still waiting for legal advice.
- With files from Sarah Cowan