A Prince George-based guide outfitter and trapper has filed a lawsuit against the provincial government and a long list of sawmill operators and logging companies, claiming their activities have interfered with his ability to run his businesses.
In the lawsuit, filed June 26 at the Prince George courthouse, Harry Chingee argues the road building and logging by the companies "significantly reduced" the wildlife on the lands covered by his guiding certificate and two trapline registrations.
By doing so, the companies injured Chingee's profit and other property rights, according to the claim.
Chingee also contends Victoria permitted the activities, despite a duty to take all reasonable steps to ensure his interests were not harmed by the companies.
Chingee's guide outfitting area and traplines are located in the Parsnip River drainage.
In all, 22 sawmill operators, logging companies and individual loggers are named in the lawsuit.
The defendants have 35 days to file a response.
