Civil Motions in the Superior Court of Justice: A Practical Guide for Junior Lawyers
Practical tips for bringing and speaking to motions in the civil Superior Court of Justice in London, Ontario.
View the post titled Civil Motions in the Superior Court of Justice: A Practical Guide for Junior LawyersThe dangers of drip pricing: Shining a spotlight on hidden fees
When a consumer chooses to make a purchase based on a price displayed, they should be able to trust that price is accurate. Unfortunately, it is all too common for a shopper to be bombarded by surprise fees which are tacked on just before or even after credit card information has been entere…
View the post titled The dangers of drip pricing: Shining a spotlight on hidden feesSuboxone tooth decay lawsuits on the rise in North America
Suboxone is a medication containing buprenorphine, which is a first-line treatment for opioid addiction. Suboxone is sold as oral tablets or film and is meant to be left in the mouth, either under the tongue or in the cheek, and allowed to dissolve to take effect. However, in recent years, r…
View the post titled Suboxone tooth decay lawsuits on the rise in North AmericaCanadian Cook IVC Settlement now open to claims
On July 5th, 2024, a claims filing process became open to Canadians to apply for compensation for injuries suffered following the implant of certain IVC (inferior vena cava) filters—medical devices designed to trap blood clots passing through the IVC, the body’s largest vein. The claims proc…
View the post titled Canadian Cook IVC Settlement now open to claimsConsumer class actions and products to watch for
Class actions can be a way to hold large companies to account when their products fall short of quality standards or pose risks to consumers. Class actions can also be a route to recovery if a manufacturer fails to exercise due diligence in designing or producing their products, makes false …
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Opioid treatment drug Suboxone linked to tooth decay
Suboxone, a drug used for opioid dependence, has been reported to cause severe dental issues. Studies have shown a link between buprenorphine – an active ingredient in Suboxone – and an increased risk of severe dental harms. These issues include cavities, tooth decay, dental abscesses/infect…
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Siskinds and Slater Vecchio Launch Recalled Cantaloupes Class Action
Siskinds LLP and Slater Vecchio LLP have initiated a class action against the growers and major distributors of the Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes (referred to as the “Defendants”), recalled at the end of 2023 after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed positive cases of…
View the post titled Siskinds and Slater Vecchio Launch Recalled Cantaloupes Class ActionCanadians who spent time at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina may be eligible for compensation
People who spent time at the Camp Lejeune military base in Jacksonville, North Carolina at any point between August 1953 and December 1987 were exposed to contaminated water and may be eligible for compensation for serious heath issues linked to toxic exposure. The US Marine Corps Base Camp …
View the post titled Canadians who spent time at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina may be eligible for compensationLarge 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…
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