Class-action Lawsuit

• Lawyers in Quebec class actions seek $906M in fees for work in landmark tobacco case

  Lawyers representing tens of thousands of Quebecers in two class-action lawsuits against three major tobacco manufacturers will seek to receive more than $900 million in fees.

  Health

  Dec 14, 2024
  
• As much as 100 abuse victims of Montreal billionaire Robert Miller, lawyer says

  A Quebec judge is hearing arguments this week in a class-action lawsuit application against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller over allegations he paid minors for sex.

  Politics

  Nov 27, 2024
  
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• Kraft Heinz faces class action lawsuit alleging mac-and-cheese fraud

  A U.S. judge said the consumers leading the lawsuit plausibly alleged that Kraft Mac & Cheese contained a synthetic form of citric acid that differed from the natural variety.

  Consumer

  Nov 15, 2024
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• Half-billion dollar settlement approved for former kids in care in Manitoba

  The agreement compensates an estimated 30,000 children, some of whom have since become adults, for money the province took from federal benefits over a 14-year period.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2024
• RateMDs faces certified class-action lawsuit over alleged breach of privacy

  A class action lawsuit against doctor review website RateMDs has been certified by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, alleging it breaches provincial privacy laws.

  Canada

  May 10, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
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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, 2024
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• 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, 2024