Class action certification in British Columbia
Class actions are now a familiar part of the legal system in British Columbia. They allow people with similar legal claims to band together in a single lawsuit, making it possible to pursue cases that would be too expensive or complex to bring on an individual basis. In that sense, class act…
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What is a missed or delayed stroke diagnosis? A missed or delayed stroke diagnosis can have serious adverse effects, including brain damage, paralysis, permanent disabilities, and even death. Because of these serious adverse effects, it is important for stroke to be considered and ruled out …
View the post titled Missed or delayed stroke diagnosis: legal options and why early treatment mattersNew consumer safeguards under British Columbia’s Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act
On March 31, 2025, British Columbia’s Bill 4 received Royal Assent, introducing several changes to the province’s Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (the Act). Some of these amendments came into force immediately, while others will not be formally included in the Act until new re…
View the post titled New consumer safeguards under British Columbia’s Business Practices and Consumer Protection ActWhat British Columbia residents need to know about participating in class actions
As a Canadian, you have likely encountered news articles or other social media posts notifying you about ongoing or settled class actions. In recent years, you may have noticed that many of these class actions were commenced in British Columbia (BC). As a resident of British Columbia, you m…
View the post titled What British Columbia residents need to know about participating in class actionsClass action pursued concerning safety defects with GLP-1 drugs Mounjaro, Trulicity, & Zepbound
An application has been filed in Quebec to obtain authorization to institute a class action concerning the drugs Mounjaro, Trulicity, and Zepbound, alleging that the widely used diabetes and weight-loss medications may expose patients to serious health risks that were not adequately disclose…
View the post titled Class action pursued concerning safety defects with GLP-1 drugs Mounjaro, Trulicity, & ZepboundCancer-linked drug and product lawsuits: Legal pathways for affected patients
Patients who have been diagnosed with tumours or cancers after using pharmaceutical or health products may be able to pursue legal claims against manufacturers when credible scientific or regulatory evidence links those products to increased cancer risks. In such cases, product liability and…
View the post titled Cancer-linked drug and product lawsuits: Legal pathways for affected patients2026 Increases: Statutory deductibles and thresholds – A continued legislated barrier to full recovery
Did you know that if you have been hurt in a motor vehicle collision seriously enough to receive an award for pain and suffering, it may be reduced by $47,913.01? This amount is known as the statutory deductible and, worse yet, it is tied to inflation and increases each year. If you are inju…
View the post titled 2026 Increases: Statutory deductibles and thresholds – A continued legislated barrier to full recoveryInjured in an accident? Here’s how to build a strong case with good records
If you are injured due to another person’s negligence, you might be able to recover money for your losses through a personal injury lawsuit. The purpose of a personal injury lawsuit is to put you back in the position you would have been in had the wrong not occurred. As the plaintiff, or per…
View the post titled Injured in an accident? Here’s how to build a strong case with good recordsTikTok faces privacy class action lawsuit for unauthorized data practices
Siskinds LLP and Rice Harbut Elliott LLP have commenced a proposed privacy class action in British Columbia against TikTok on behalf of persons in Canada, other than Quebec, who use or used the TikTok app between October 29, 2021 to the date of certification of the TikTok class action. This…
View the post titled TikTok faces privacy class action lawsuit for unauthorized data practicesHow to find the risks linked to your prescriptions
Does Mounjaro lead to stomach paralysis? What risks are associated with Xarelto blood thinner? Does Dupixent cause cancer? In recent years, Canadians have become increasingly concerned about the potential side effects of medications — from everyday prescriptions to vaccines to newer biologic…
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