Large foodborne illness outbreak linked to Cantaloupe contaminated with Salmonella
As of December 22, 2023, there have been seven deaths and 164 confirmed cases of Salmonella in Canada linked to a nationwide outbreak arising from contaminated Cantaloupes. Symptoms of Salmonella infection include: Symptoms typically develop within 6 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated …
View the post titled Large foodborne illness outbreak linked to Cantaloupe contaminated with SalmonellaMcLean v. Canada (Attorney General) highlights the importance of filing a timely claim for compensation in a class action
A recent Federal Court case highlights the importance of timely claims in a class action claims process. While late claims may be accepted in extenuating circumstances, courts generally do not have jurisdiction to modify a settlement entered into by the parties. In McLean v. Canada (Attorney…
View the post titled McLean v. Canada (Attorney General) highlights the importance of filing a timely claim for compensation in a class actionI am affected by a class action. How does compensation work?
When a class member learns that they are part of a class action, they often wonder what that means in terms of compensation. Class actions often deal with complex issues, and it can take many years for the action to be resolved. When the action is resolved by way of settlement or monetary ju…
View the post titled I am affected by a class action. How does compensation work?What can I do if I disagree with a class action settlement?
Class actions are regularly resolved by way of settlement. Unlike settlements in other types of litigation, class action settlements must be approved by the court. Once approved, the settlement is binding on all class members who did not opt-out of the action. Prior to the settlement approva…
View the post titled What can I do if I disagree with a class action settlement?How do I join a class action?
A class action is a lawsuit that is brought by one or more persons on behalf of a larger group of people whose claims share common legal and/or factual issues. Together, these people form a “class” and are referred to as “class members.” In Ontario and most other provinces,1 class actions …
View the post titled How do I join a class action?Courts reject “improvident” settlement in CHL class actions
Recent settlement approval decisions issued by the Ontario, Alberta and Quebec courts provide useful commentary on the appropriate scope of a release in a class action settlement. Class actions were commenced in Ontario, Alberta and Quebec concerning the employment status of major junior hoc…
View the post titled Courts reject “improvident” settlement in CHL class actionsGodfrey v Sony: Supreme Court protects victims of price-fixing conspiracies
On September 20, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a decision in Godfrey v Sony Corp., a class action related to alleged price-fixing in the market for optical disc drives (“ODDs”). The decision provides clarity on four significant issues in price-fixing litigation. The Co…
View the post titled Godfrey v Sony: Supreme Court protects victims of price-fixing conspiraciesYear in Review – Umbrella Purchasers
Overview Over the last several years, the Ontario and British Columbia courts have grappled with significant issues affecting the scope and viability of price-fixing class actions. One of these issues is whether “umbrella purchasers” have a cause of action in a price-fixing conspiracy class …
View the post titled Year in Review – Umbrella PurchasersONCA holds that umbrella purchasers have a cause of action in a price-fixing class action
Shah v LG Chem Ltd., 2018 ONCA 819 Background: In this class action, the plaintiffs allege that the defendants conspired to fix the prices of lithium-ion batteries (“LIBs”) in North America and elsewhere between January 2000 and December 2011. As a result, the plaintiffs paid higher prices f…
View the post titled ONCA holds that umbrella purchasers have a cause of action in a price-fixing class actionUpdate: SCC Grants Leave to Appeal on Umbrella Purchaser Issue
A recent hot topic in price-fixing class actions has been whether so-called “umbrella purchasers” have a cause of action. See our recent articles here and here. Umbrella purchasers are individuals who purchased the affected product from non-conspirator manufacturers. In support of umbrella …
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