Snowmobiles
** START OF THE CLAIM PERIOD ** On October 19, 2018, Siskinds Desmeules, the Quebec firm affiliated to Siskinds LLP, filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Arctic Cat inc., Arctic Cat Sales, inc., Textron inc., Yamaha Corporation, Yamaha Moteur du Canada ltée, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (“the Defendants”) The...
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On June 12, 2024 Siskinds LLP commenced a proposed consumer class action in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against SiriusXM Canada Inc. and SiriusXM Canada Holdings Inc (collectively “SiriusXM”). SiriusXM provides satellite radio and in-app streaming subscriptions, with ad-free music, celebrity-hosted talk, in-depth sports analysis, select play-by-play, and more. The class action alleges that...
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This class action alleges that certain Volkswagen and Audi diesel-powered automobiles contain a software device that detects when these cars are undergoing emissions testing and triggers activation of the cars’ full emissions control systems. In ordinary driving conditions, these cars emit 10 to 40 times more than the allowable legal levels of certain pollutants. This...
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IMPORTANT UPDATE To inquire about the status of the distribution process, please visit: www.bmosettlement.ca. The website will outline the status for each group within the class action. Siskinds LLP and JSS Barristers commenced a proposed class action against Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”) and a proposed class action against Bank of Montreal (“BMO”). The...
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We have extensive experience dealing with many different legal issues that dentists may face throughout their careers.
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On March 25, 2024, Siskinds commenced a proposed securities class action in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against SSR Mining Inc. and other defendants. SSR Mining (TSX, NASDAQ: SSRM; ASX: SSR) is a precious metals producer incorporated in British Columbia. Its flagship asset is the Çöpler Mine in Türkiye. On February 13, 2024, SSR...
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On March 25, 2020, Siskinds Desmeules, the Quebec firm affiliated to Siskinds, filed a proposed class action lawsuit against some of the biggest farmed Atlantic salmon producers in the world, namely Grieg Seafood ASA, Lerøy Seafood Group ASA, Mowi ASA, Ocean Quality AS, Salmar ASA, Scottish Sea Farms Ltd and their North American subsidiaries (“the...
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Siskinds LLP seeks to recover compensation for Canadians suffering vision loss resulting from their use of prescription Elmiron to treat chronic bladder issues. Siskinds’ Québec-based affiliate, Siskinds Desmeules, also filed a similar action on behalf of Québec residents. Elmiron (Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium) is an oral medication manufactured by the Janssen Inc pharmaceutical company. It is...
Continue reading the post titled Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate)Group Home Litigation – Hatts Off Inc.
Siskinds LLP represents the Plaintiff in a proposed class proceeding brought against Hatts Off. Hatts Off is a Hamilton-based corporation which establishes and operates for-profit group homes, foster homes, and independent specialized programs. The Plaintiff’s claim alleges, among other things, that Hatts Off and others were negligent in their operation of the homes and breached...
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Siskinds LLP has launched class action lawsuits against Covidien and J&J, manufacturers of surgical staplers, on behalf of Canadians who have suffered serious injuries and complications arising from the use of their products. Surgical staplers are used internally during surgeries such as bowel resections, bariatric surgery, and thoracic surgery to anastomize or join tissues together....
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