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The City of Grand Prairie v Apotex Inc

Counsel to Walmart Canada in a proposed national class action in Alberta involving allegations that Walmart failed to detect and prevent unusual orders of opioids.

Monique Jilesen, Jonathan Chen & Alexa Jarvis | January 1, 2024
Lacroix v Walmart Canada Corporation; Dussiaume v Walmart Canada Corporation

Counsel to Walmart in pharmaceutical product liability class actions in Ontario and British Columbia relating to the manufacturing, supply and sale of Zantac Ranitidine. Successful in having action dismissed.

Lynne McArdle, Monique Jilesen, Jonathan Chen & Jessica Kras | January 1, 2021
Di Filippo v The Bank of Nova Scotia

Counsel for Société Générale, the French bank, in connection with a putative class action pending in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice relating to allegations of conspiracy and price fixing in connection with the global gold instruments and gold money market claims.

Peter J. Osborne, Shara N. Roy, Chris Kinnear Hunter, Lawrence E. Thacker, Paul-Erik Veel & Jessica Kras | May 15, 2016
Larsen v ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp; Roy v TRW Automotive

Counsel to an automotive parts manufacturer in proposed class actions in British Columbia and Ontario relating to allegedly defective airbag control units. Successfully defeated class certification which took place in British Columbia.

Tom Curry, Paul-Erik Veel, Jonathan Chen, Angela Hou & Christina Shiels-Singh | August 24, 2023
Park v Flo-Health Inc; Sekhon v Flo-Health Inc

Counsel to Flo-Health in Ontario and British Columbia class actions alleging improper disclosure of customer information. The actions plead privacy and consumer protection claims.

Tom Curry, Paul-Erik Veel, Katelyn Leonard & Christine Windsor | July 28, 2021
Delorme v IBM Canada Limited

Counsel to IBM Canada in a proposed class action relating to the implementation of the Phoenix pay system.

Tom Curry & Paul-Erik Veel | August 2, 2018
Barbiero v Pollack

Counsel to a defendant physician in a class action brought by patients who allege that the physician used a substance not approved by Health Canada in cosmetic procedures. This is the first time a certified class action has been dismissed for delay in Ontario and is now the leading decision on the dismissal for delay test.

Rebecca Jones, Dena N. Varah, Meghan Bridges, Derek Hooper & Isabella Di Bona | September 25, 2000
Kalra v Mercedes Benz-Canada Inc

Co-counsel to plaintiff in a certified Canadian class action against Daimler AG and Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries in relation to emissions technology. The parties have recently reached a settlement, which the Court approved.

Peter Griffin, Brian Kolenda, Margaret Robbins, Sarah Millar, Mari Galloway & Christina Shiels-Singh | June 29, 2017
Quinn v Vault Home Credit Corporation

Counsel to Vault Home Credit Corporation pertaining to a proposed national class action alleging breaches of consumer protection legislation by a consumer financing company.

Eli S. Lederman, Paul-Erik Veel & Julien Sicco | January 1, 2026
Abeywickrama v Bank of Nova Scotia

Counsel to the Bank of Nova Scotia in connection with a proposed class action pertaining to the autorenewal of residential mortgages.

Paul-Erik Veel, Meghan Bridges & Blerta Gjoci | January 1, 2026

Jeffery v London Life Insurance Company

Counsel to the Law Foundation of Ontario successfully responding to an appeal regarding the payment of its levy in a class action.

Tom Curry & Paul-Erik Veel | December 31, 2017

Bernstein v Peoples Trust Company

Counsel to a financial services company in a class proceeding alleging that various brands of network-branded payment cards were subject to activation, dormancy, and other fees that constitute misrepresentations, breach of contract, and breaches of various provincial consumer protection legislation and related regulations.

Lawrence E. Thacker, Constanza Pauchulo, Patrick Healy, Jonathan Chen & Christina Shiels-Singh | August 10, 2016

Baldwin v Imperial Metals Corporation

Counsel to the defendant Imperial Metals Corporation in a class action relating to alleged breaches of the Securities Act in connection with a breach of the tailings storage facility at the Mount Polley Mine.

Lawrence E. Thacker, Brian Kolenda, Christopher Trivisonno, Lars Brusven, Laurel D. Hogg, Aoife Quinn, Katie Glowach & Christina Shiels-Singh | July 19, 2016

MacDonald v BMO Trust Company

Counsel to the defendant, a major financial institution, in a class action alleging failure to disclose foreign exchange fees in registered investment accounts

Peter Griffin, Monique Jilesen, Danielle Glatt, Jonathan Chen, Aoife Quinn, Chloe Boubalos, Katie Glowach & Christina Shiels-Singh | June 7, 2016

De Muelenaere v Great Gulf Homes Limited

Counsel to the defendant developer in a class action alleging breach of contract and negligence relating to the installation of plumbing fixtures.

Monique Jilesen & Margaret Robbins | March 15, 2016

Dennis v Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada

Counsel to the Canadian Wheat Board in a proposed class proceeding in the Federal Court and the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench by former grain producers.

Lawrence E. Thacker, Brendan F. Morrison, James S.S. Holtom, Chloe Boubalos & Jim Lepore | June 22, 2015

Locking v McCowan

Counsel to the defendants in a class proceeding by unit holders of Partners REIT.

Tom Curry & Mariam Moktar | June 1, 2015

Trillium Motor World Ltd v General Motors of Canada Ltd

Counsel to defendant, Cassels Brock and Blackwell LLP, in an eight week trial commenced on behalf of a group of General Motors of Canada Limited dealers whose dealerships were terminated by GMCL as a result of the financial crisis and "auto bailout" in the summer of 2009.

Peter Griffin, Rebecca Jones, Danielle Glatt & Laura Liu Brooksbank | January 6, 2015

Re Sino-Forest Corporation

Counsel for the defendant auditors of Sino-Forest Corporation in connection with a shareholder class action claiming damages in order of $9 billion on behalf of primary and secondary market purchasers and debt-holders. Successfully resolved proceeding and coordinated precedent setting settlement approval of a Canadian class action within the context of an ongoing CCAA proceeding. Counsel in appeals from settlement approval to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada, both of which were dismissed.

Peter Griffin & Christina Shiels-Singh | December 16, 2014

Berglund v BCE Inc

Counsel to a defendant cell phone manufacturer in a proposed class proceeding alleging that cellular phones designed, manufactured, and sold by various defendants emit excessive amounts of radiation that allegedly causes adverse health effects.

Lawrence E. Thacker | August 9, 2014

Rosen v BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc; Wade v BMO Nesbitt Burns

Counsel to BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. in an overtime class actions brought in Ontario and Nova Scotia by BMO NBI investment advisors.

Peter Griffin, Monique Jilesen, Paul-Erik Veel & Constanza Pauchulo | January 21, 2014

Charette v Trinity Capital Corporation

Counsel to two defendants in a class action brought on behalf of taxpayers who participated in a charitable donation program.

Glenn Smith, Peter Griffin, Rebecca Jones, Andrew Porter & Melanie Baird | April 3, 2013

Sheridan Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd v Kyungshin-Lear Sales and Engineering

Counsel to a defendant in a multi-jurisdictional class action involving alleged price-fixing among automotive parts manufacturers.

Tom Curry & Monique Jilesen | February 20, 2013

Tucci v Smart Technologies Inc

Counsel to two defendants in a securities class action alleging prospectus misrepresentation by the issuer, selling shareholders and others. Class definition under section 130 of the Securities Act successfully restricted to purchasers under the prospectus and not secondary market purchasers during the period of distribution.

Peter Griffin & Melanie Baird | February 19, 2013

Ali Holdco Inc v Archer Daniels Midland Company

Counsel to the defendant Corn Products International Inc. in a class proceeding alleging conspiracy to fix prices and restrain competition in the market for high fructose corn syrup.

Monique Jilesen | January 3, 2012

Kerr v Danier Leather Inc

Counsel to Danier Leather Inc. in a shareholder class action asserting a statutory cause of action for prospectus misrepresentation pursuant to the Ontario Securities Act. Judgment for the plaintiffs at trial successfully overturned on appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal and upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Alan J. Lenczner & Jaan Lilles | June 13, 2008

Dow v 407 ETR Concession Company Limited

Counsel to the defendant 407 ETR in a class action relating to the use of the statutory licence plate denial remedy in relation to insolvent individuals.

Tom Curry, Rebecca Jones, Andrew Parley & Kelly Hayden | July 7, 2001

Ramsay v Panasonic Corporation; Cygnus Electronics Corporation v Hitachi AIC Inc

Counsel to a defendant electronics manufacturer in proposed class proceedings in Ontario and British Columbia.

Tom Curry, Monique Jilesen & Paul-Erik Veel | March 10, 2001

Filson v Canadian Wheat Board

Counsel to the defendant Canadian Wheat Board in a class proceeding by former producers seeking $15 billion in the Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench. Successfully moved to strike allegation made by the plaintiffs.

Glenn Smith & Lawrence E. Thacker | March 7, 2001

McLaren v LG Electronics Canada Inc

Counsel to LG Canada Inc. in a products liability claim alleging negligence in the manufacture and sale of refrigerators.

Ronald G. Slaght & Rebecca Jones | March 4, 2001

Eppich v Boiron Canada Inc

Counsel to Boiron, a Quebec based company, in a class action alleging misrepresentations in the marketing of a homeopathic medicine product.

Tom Curry & Monique Jilesen | February 2, 2001

Windsor Glass Company Limited v Asahi Glass Company Limited

Counsel to one of the defendants in a class proceeding against numerous flat glass manufacturers alleging a price fixing conspiracy and breach of the Competition Act in the Canadian flat glass market.

Lawrence E. Thacker | December 28, 2000

Sorenson v easyhome Ltd

Counsel to defendants in securities class action relating to misstatements in financial results.

Ronald G. Slaght & Lawrence E. Thacker | December 27, 2000

Zaniewicz and Clarke v Zungui Haixi Corporation

Counsel for one of the defendants in a shareholder class action alleging that the defendant company's public offering prospectus and other disclosure documents contained untrue representations on a motion for an order certifying the action as a class proceeding for settlement purposes.

Peter Griffin, Brian Kolenda & Lindsay Beck | December 15, 2000

Lipson v Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Counsel to defendant law firm in a class action in connection with a charitable tax program. The Court of Appeal rendered a seminal decision on the commonality of the defence of a limitation period on a certification motion. In 2023, the Court approved the successful resolution of the action.

Peter Griffin, Shara N. Roy, Rebecca Jones, Ian MacLeod, Jessica Kras & Amy Sherrard | December 9, 2000

Weninger Farms Ltd v Canada (Minister of National Revenue)

Counsel to the Government of Canada in a class proceeding brought by tobacco quota farmers against the Minister of National Revenue. Successfully moved to strike the Statement of Claim without leave to amend on the basis that it disclosed no reasonable cause of action.

Ronald G. Slaght & Andrew Parley | November 28, 2000

McKenna v Gammon Gold Inc

Counsel to the underwriters in a shareholder class action alleging prospectus misrepresentation and stock option manipulation. Successful dismissal of a motion for certification of common law claims for misrepresentation. Leave to appeal denied, with result that only statutory claims for misrepresentation in secondary market disclosure documents and unjust enrichment remained.

Ronald G. Slaght & Mark Veneziano | November 19, 2000

Turner v York University

Counsel to defendant York University in a proposed class action by students arising out of an instructors' strike. Successful in resisting certification of the action as a class proceeding.

Ronald G. Slaght & William C. McDowell | November 16, 2000

Herskovits v BMO Bank of Montreal

Counsel to the defendant obtaining a successful dismissal at certification of a class action alleging improper holds on deposited funds in client accounts of the Bank.

Peter Griffin | November 13, 2000

McCarthy v Canadian Red Cross Society

Counsel to the Trustee of the settlement fund created following the settlement of a class action brought against the Red Cross Society surrounding tainted blood.

Risa M. Kirshblum & Andrew Parley | November 11, 2000

Czamanske v Canadian Royalties Inc

Counsel to underwriters in a class proceeding alleging prospectus misrepresentations.

Mark Veneziano & Lindsay Beck | November 10, 2000

Laneville v Allen-Vanguard Corporation; Love v Canaccord Financial Ltd

Counsel to officers and directors in two class proceedings alleging misrepresentations in a prospectus and disclosure documents, including a statutory cause of action pursuant to s. 138 of the Ontario Securities Act.

Eli S. Lederman | October 6, 2000

Carom v Bre-X Minerals Ltd

Counsel to the Chief Executive Officer and certain directors in a shareholder class action alleging fraud and misrepresentation through press releases, prospectus statements and accounting relating to gold reserves in a large property in Busang, Indonesia.

Alan J. Lenczner & Lawrence E. Thacker | October 1, 2000

Nutech Brands Inc v Air Canada

Counsel for a defendant in a class action relating to an alleged price-fixing conspiracy in the market for air freight shipping services.

Glenn Smith & Matthew B. Lerner | September 11, 2000

Robinson v Rochester Financial Limited

Counsel to the defendant law firm in a class action for solicitor's negligence involving a tax shelter based on charitable donations using in part borrowed money for tax deductions.

Glenn Smith & Peter Griffin | August 8, 2000

Frohlinger v Nortel Networks Corporation

Counsel to Nortel Networks Corporation in several Canadian and US class action proceedings relating to alleged misrepresentations, accounting negligence and violation of securities law.

Peter Griffin | June 27, 2000

Parsons v McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd

Counsel to McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd. in a class proceeding alleging misrepresentation arising out of a marketing and promotion campaign.

Ronald G. Slaght & Mark Veneziano | June 1, 2000

Prendiville v 407 International Inc

Counsel to the defendant 407 ETR in a class action dealing with the payment of late payment fees alleged to have violated the Criminal Code.

Tom Curry | March 21, 2000

CC&L Dedicated Enterprise Fund (Trustee of) v Fisherman

Counsel to a law firm and one of its partners in shareholder class proceedings alleging fraud and misrepresentation in a prospectus and financial statements, and defence of related Ontario Securities Commission proceeding.

Peter Griffin & Lawrence E. Thacker | March 19, 2000

Lawrence v Atlas Cold Storage Income Trust

Counsel to the defendant accounting firm in a class action proceeding against Atlas Cold Storage Holdings Inc. alleging prospectus misrepresentations, accounting and underwriting negligence in the preparation of financial statements and the issuance of annual reports.

Peter Griffin | March 8, 2000