Class-action Lawsuit
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Half-billion dollar settlement approved for former kids in care in ManitobaThe 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.CanadaSep 6
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RateMDs faces certified class-action lawsuit over alleged breach of privacyA class action lawsuit against doctor review website RateMDs has been certified by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, alleging it breaches provincial privacy laws.CanadaMay 10
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Manitoba agrees in principle to $530M settlement for breach of CFS children’s Charter rightsThe 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.CanadaMar 25
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Non-profit files class-action lawsuit against N.S. for unlawful use of jail lockdownsThe 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.CanadaMar 6
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Class-action suit alleges major junior hockey leagues violate U.S. antitrust lawA 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.CanadaFeb 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.CanadaFeb 6
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Retired VPD officer throws support behind female officers’ harassment suitFormer 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.CrimeJan 25
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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.HealthJan 8
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$77 million class-action claim brought against McMaster University, student unionThe plaintiffs claim jewish students have suffered 'psychological turmoil' due to faculty praising of attacks in Israel and exposure to anti-Semitic rhetoric at rallies.PoliticsJan 4
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Show of solidarity for female officers behind proposed B.C. harassment class action lawsuitThe lawsuit was filed Oct. 12, by six women police officers, alleging discrimination and harassment based on gender.CrimeDec 21, 2023
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