Lawyers file series of class action lawsuits against Ontario’s large auto insurance companies

Lawyers led by Paul Harte announced on Thursday that they are filing a series of class action lawsuits against big auto insurance companies in Ontario like Belairdirect and Allstate, for malpractice on accident benefit compensation. The claim also calls out the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, an agency watchdog for the industry, for turning a “blind eye” to these unfair insurance practices.

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