Class-action Lawsuit

• Manitoba agrees in principle to $530M settlement for breach of CFS children’s Charter rights

  The settlement, which is still subject to court approval, stems from the province's action in connection with Children's Special Allowances between 2005 and 2019.

  Canada

  Mar 25
  
• Non-profit files class-action lawsuit against N.S. for unlawful use of jail lockdowns

  The application filed Monday with the N.S. Supreme Court says the basis for the action is the “inhumane” use of lockdowns and the severe, continuing damage they cause prisoners.

  Canada

  Mar 6
  
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• Class-action suit alleges major junior hockey leagues violate U.S. antitrust law

  A new class-action lawsuit alleges Canadian major junior hockey leagues violate antitrust laws in the United States by colluding to restrict the negotiation powers of players.

  Canada

  Feb 15
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• Tentative $9.5M settlement reached in Stampede abuse lawsuit

  'The Stampede has had every opportunity to make this easier for victims, but they chose to drag this on for as long as they did,' one victim said.

  Canada

  Feb 6
• Retired VPD officer throws support behind female officers’ harassment suit

  Former Vancouver police officer Tammy Hammell is speaking out in support of a group of female officers who have filed a proposed class action suit alleging gender discrimination.

  Crime

  Jan 25
• Third class action over salmonella-tainted cantaloupe filed in B.C.

  Law firm Slater Vecchio says it has filed the lawsuit in British Columbia against Mexican company Malichita, which grew the cantaloupes, and two U.S. food companies.

  Health

  Jan 8
• $77 million class-action claim brought against McMaster University, student union

  The plaintiffs claim jewish students have suffered 'psychological turmoil' due to faculty praising of attacks in Israel and exposure to anti-Semitic rhetoric at rallies.

  Politics

  Jan 4
• Show of solidarity for female officers behind proposed B.C. harassment class action lawsuit

  The lawsuit was filed Oct. 12, by six women police officers, alleging discrimination and harassment based on gender.

  Crime

  Dec 21, 2023
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• Ozempic maker faces proposed class action lawsuit alleging ‘dangerous side effects’

  Novo Nordisk is facing a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit that alleges inadequate warning about severe side effects, including stomach paralysis linked to the drug.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2023
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• $15 million class-action lawsuit brought against York University and student union

  A press release announcing the lawsuit, said the plaintiffs 'feel unsafe, forced to hide their Jewish identity, harassed, and threatened with physical violence.'

  Education

  Oct 25, 2023