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January / 2024

Coast Capital Forex: Claims Process is Closed

The claims process is now closed. A copy of the publication notice can be found under Documents.

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November / 2023

Merchant Law Group Fees: Notice of Appeal

The defendant filed a Notice of Appeal appealing the supreme court decision regarding jurisdiction.

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October / 2023

Canadian Autoparts: Claims Deadline

The deadline to file a claim is October 30, 2023.

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October / 2023

Lifelabs: Class Action Certified

This action has been certified on consent for the purposes of facilitating a settlement negotiated between the parties.  The Court will decide whether to approve the settlement at a hearing on October 25, 2023.  The settlement will not be effective unless the Court approves it. The Settlement Agreement can be found under Documents. Under the […]

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October / 2023

Electrolytic and Film Capacitors Class Actions: New Settlements Approved

On October 25, 2023, the BC Supreme Court approved the settlement agreement with Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation and United Chemi-Con Corporation (“NCC/UCC”).

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October / 2023

Canadian Autoparts: Claims Process for Affected Parts

Claims Process and Deadline Settlements have been reached with all defendants in the following actions: Alternators Body Sealing Parts Fuel Injection Systems Heater Control Panels Occupant Safety Systems Plastic Interior Trims Radiators Starters Steering Angle Sensors, and Windshield Wiper Systems (collectively “Affected Parts”) The Courts have approved a protocol for the distribution of the Affected […]

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October / 2023

Canadian Autoparts: Claims Deadline

Claims Process and Deadline Settlements have been reached with all defendants in the following actions: Alternators Body Sealing Parts Fuel Injection Systems Heater Control Panels Occupant Safety Systems Plastic Interior Trims Radiators Starters Steering Angle Sensors, and Windshield Wiper Systems (collectively “Affected Parts”) The Courts have approved a protocol for the distribution of the Affected […]

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October / 2023

Merchant Law Group Fees: Defendant’s Jurisdiction Application Dismissed

The defendant’s jurisdiction application was dismissed, and the BC Court found that it has jurisdiction over the case and there is an insufficient basis to defer to the courts of Saskatchewan: Mayer v Merchant Law Group LLP, 2023 BCSC 1797. The defendant intends to appeal this decision

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October / 2023

Electrolytic and Film Capacitors Class Actions: Settlements Approved

On October 13, 2023, the BC Supreme Court approved the settlement agreements with the following parties: ROHM Co., Ltd. and ROHM Semiconductor U.S.A., LLC (f/k/a ROHM Electronics U.S.A., LLC) (collectively “ROHM”); Fujitsu Ltd. and Fujitsu Canada, Inc. (collectively “Fujitsu”); KEMET Corporation and KEMET Electronics Corporation (collectively “KEMET”); and Nichicon Corporation and Nichicon (America) Corporation (collectively […]

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October / 2023

Manitoba’s Motion to Strike and Plaintiff’s Motion to Add Defendant

On October 5, 2023, the Court heard two separate motions. Manitoba brought a motion to strike the proposed class action and the plaintiff brought a motion to add Winnipeg as a defendant to the proposed class action. Winnipeg resisted the motion on substantially the same basis as submitted by Manitoba on their motion to strike.

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October / 2023

Manitoba Speeding Fines Class Action Development 2

On October 5, 2023, the Court heard two separate motions. Manitoba brought a motion to strike the proposed class action and the plaintiff brought a motion to add Winnipeg as a defendant to the proposed class action. Winnipeg resisted the motion on substantially the same basis as submitted by Manitoba on their motion to strike.

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October / 2023

Revolution Resources: Class Action Certified. Revolution Seeking Leave to Appeal

This case is currently certified as a class proceeding. On October, 22, 2021, this case was certified as a class action.  On March 23, 2023, Revolution’s appeal of that order was denied.  Revolution has sought leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.

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September / 2023

Qualcomm: Reasons for Judgment (BC)

BC Action: On September 25, 2023 Justice Brundrett of the BC Supreme Court issued reasons for judgment certifying the action as a class proceeding and dismissing the defendants’ application for summary judgment and dismissal of the action.  The defendants are appealing the decision. If you think you may be a class member and have questions […]

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May / 2023

Jack Hulland Elementary: Settlement with School Council

On May 17, 2023, the class action was settled against the Jack Hulland Elementary School Council of Area #22 in exchange for the council providing the plaintiffs with cooperation in the nature of documents and information. Settlement Class Members are barred from bringing related claims against the Jack Hulland Elementary School Council of Area #22. […]

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March / 2023

Jack Hulland Elementary: Proposed Settlement

There is a proposed settlement claim against the School Council and is set for hearing on April 19, 2023. Please click on the link shown for full details.

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March / 2023

Ottawa Convoy Class Action: Motion for Leave Granted

On March 13, 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted the plaintiffs’ motion for leave to file a Further Fresh as Amended Statement of Claim. The Further Fresh as Amended Statement of Claim adds particulars and expand the area of downtown Ottawa included in the Occupation Zone and covered by the lawsuit. The Further […]

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February / 2023

Prince George Econo Lodge: Certification Notice Approved

Our notice of Certification has been approved by the Court. If you were a registered guest of the motel on July 8, 2020, or you were present at the time of the Fire, you may be a Class Member. For more information, please view the Publication Notice under Documents. If you would like to receive […]

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February / 2023

Ottawa Convoy Class Action: Ontario Superior Court Granted Motion for Mareva Injunction

On February 17, 2022, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted the plaintiffs’ motion for a Mareva injunction to prevent some of the Defendants from using or dissipating funds collected to support the Freedom Convoy. The Mareva injunction has since been replaced by a preservation order. Undistributed funds raised to support the convoy are currently […]

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