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SNC-Lavalin is suing its former CEO for millions in damages, arguing he tarnished the company’s reputation through his role in the McGill University Health Centre superhospital scandal.

In a lawsuit filed Friday, the company’s lawyers argue Pierre Duhaime “facilitated the execution of the embezzlement” of $22.5 million in company funds stemming from a rigged bid to build the superhospital.

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Duhaime, 64, faced more than a dozen charges related to the bribe but pleaded guilty to one count of breach of trust last month. The prosecution withdrew 15 other charges.

“Duhaime resulted in (SNC-Lavalin) being linked in the public eye with individuals who have been accused or convicted of criminal offences,” the lawsuit says, “thereby tarnishing the excellent reputation enjoyed by (the company) in Quebec and throughout the world.”

SNC-Lavalin had already filed a lawsuit seeking compensation from some of the engineering giant’s former top executives, former MUHC head Arthur Porter and others connected to the superhospital project. Duhaime was added to the proceedings last week.