Horizon Health Network

Allegations that former Moncton nurse Nicole Ruest administered labor-inducing drugs without patient consent, and the subsequent class action lawsuit against her and Horizon Health Network.

Lawyers in a class-action lawsuit against former Moncton nurse Nicole Ruest and Horizon Health Network are seeking to replace the lead plaintiff, Jayde Scott, who died suddenly at age 33. The lawsuit alleges that Ruest administered labor-inducing drugs to women, including Scott, without their consent. Scott's estate, represented by her mother, is proposed as the new lead plaintiff. The case has faced certification challenges and potential delays due to the plaintiff change, with discovery expected to restart in 2027 if court approval is not granted by December.

• Women who received labor-inducing drugs from Nicole Ruest at the Moncton Hospital without their consent.
• The estate of Jayde Scott is proposed as the lead plaintiff.
• Approximately 11,000 notices were sent to individuals who gave birth when Ruest worked at the hospital.