Cases

Apache Canada Ltd. Class Action

August 16, 2021

This class action concerns the Restricted Share Units and other deferred compensation owed to the employees of Apache Canada Ltd. when that company was sold by Apache Corporation to Paramount Resources Ltd. in 2017.   The class action alleges that the terms of the Apache Corporation omnibus compensation plan provided that

Arc Productions Ltd.

February 14, 2017

On August 2, 2016, Arc Productions Ltd. (“Arc”) was placed into interim receivership by order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Deloitte Restructuring Inc. is the interim receiver. To view court documents, orders, reports from the receiver, and other publicly available information with respect to the insolvency proceedings, please visit

Audi CO2 Class Action

February 3, 2017

Koskie Minsky LLP and Roy O’Connor LLP are acting as plaintiff’s counsel in a proposed Canada-wide class action lawsuit action against Audi AG and a number of its Canadian and international subsidiaries relating to emissions from gasoline powered Audi A6, A8, Q5 and Q7 model vehicles.‎ The claim was launched

Bail Delay Class Action

August 12, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP and Henein Hutchison LLP have commenced a class action against the Province of Ontario alleging that chronic delays in bail hearings have violated the rights of accused persons. The statement of claim issued on June 28, 2017 alleges, among other things, that the bail hearing system in

Beekeepers Class Action for Government Negligence

May 31, 2021

This class action is on behalf of Canadian beekeepers who assert that Canada negligently, or through abusive administrative action, denied them their lawful right to seek import permits for honeybee packages from the U.S. by abdicating its regulatory authority to a third-party industry group dominated by beekeepers that wanted to

Bell Canada Indexation of Pension Plan Class Action

July 20, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP and McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP commenced a class action against Bell Canada and affiliates arising out of the alleged incorrect approach used by the Defendants to calculate the cost of living indexation pursuant to the Bell Canada Pension Plan. It was alleged that Bell Canada adopted the

Biomet Hip Implants

June 26, 2018

This lawsuit alleges that Biomet, Inc. and related companies were negligent in designing, manufacturing, distributing and selling the Biomet M2a Magnum, M2a 38 and ReCap Femoral Resurfacing System metal-on-metal hip implants. This class action has been certified and applies only to: all persons who were implanted in Canada with metal-on-metal

Birchmount Purchasers (CCAA Proceedings of Forme Development Group Inc.)

June 28, 2019

On November 30, 2018, Forme Development Group Inc. and certain of its affiliates  (collectively, the “Applicants”), including 2358825 Ontario Ltd. (the “Birchmount Developer”) applied for and were granted protection from their creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”), by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the “Court”).

Bosch GmbH (Volkswagen “dieselgate”) Class Proceeding

January 11, 2021

The Quenneville v. Robert Bosch GMBH matter relates to the Volkswagen “dieselgate” scandal. It is alleged that the Defendant, Bosch, designed and calibrated the defeat device software in the Vehicles at issue in the Quenneville v. VW matter. It is further alleged that Bosch worked with Volkswagen in misleading regulators.

British Columbia Solitary Confinement Class Action

May 19, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP and McEwan Partners are Class Counsel in a class action against the Province of British Columbia alleging human rights violations relating to the over-use of solitary confinement in British Columbia prisons. The Amended Notice of Civil Claim issued on February 1, 2019 alleges, among other things, that

Business Interruption Insurance Class Action

August 31, 2021

Koskie Minsky and the Merchant Law Group have commenced a proposed national class proceeding alleging that Canadian insurance companies have breached their contracts with business owners, and other duties, by refusing to pay for business interruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The certified “Class” includes all individuals and businesses, except

Canadian Armed Forces Female Victims of Sexual Assault and Harassment and Gender-Based Discrimination in the Military

May 25, 2020

This class action alleges sexual harassment, sexual assault or discrimination based on sex, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation (“Sexual Misconduct”) in connection with their military service and/or employment with the Department of National Defence (“DND”) and/or Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces (“SNPF”). A Settlement Agreement has been

Canadian Armed Forces Male Victims of Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Military

May 25, 2020

This class action alleges sexual harassment, sexual assault or discrimination based on sex, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation (“Sexual Misconduct”) in connection with their military service and/or employment with the Department of National Defence (“DND”) and/or Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces (“SNPF”). A Settlement Agreement has been

Canadian Armed Forces Victims of Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation in the Military

August 12, 2019

Between the 1950s and the 1990s, the Canadian government engaged in a systematic campaign to identify, harass, and purge lesbians, gay men, and those suspected of being gay from the Canadian Armed Forces and public service. This campaign and its severe, detrimental impact on lesbians and gay men in the

Canadian Forces Delayed Pension Class Action

April 29, 2021

This class action concerns delays in the processing of immediate pension entitlements owed to veterans who are discharged from the Canadian Armed Forces. The class action is against the Attorney General of Canada and alleges, among other things, that Canada has engaged in chronic, excessive and unreasonable delay in the

Catholic Priest Sexual Abuse Class Action

Koskie Minsky LLP and McKiggan Hebert Lawyers have filed a class action against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth on behalf of persons who allege they were sexually abused by priests from the Archdiocese from 1960 to date. The class action, on behalf of sexual abuse survivors, claims that the

CHL Hockey Abuse Class Action

June 23, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP is prosecuting a class proceeding against the Canadian Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League, the Western Hockey League, the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, and their teams for systemic abuse suffered by teenage players playing in these leagues. The claim alleges widespread and ritualized hazing, racism, homophobia,

Co-op Atlantic

On June 25, 2015, Co-op Atlantic, Co-op Energy Ltd., and C A Realty Ltd . (“Co-op Atlantic”) were granted protection from their creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) pursuant to an Order of the Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick. The Co-op Atlantic Employees’ Pension Plan is

Coerced Sterilization of Indigenous Women Class Action

Koskie Minsky has commenced a class action on behalf of all Indigenous women who underwent a sterilization procedure (tubal ligation) without proper or informed consent. If you are an Indigenous woman and you underwent a sterilization procedure in Alberta or British Columbia, please contact Koskie Minsky LLP: coercedsterilizationclassaction@kmlaw.ca

CPRI Class Action

September 3, 2021

We are pleased to announce that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved the proposed settlement agreement in this class action. A copy of Justice Belobaba’s decision regarding the settlement is available here. The period to make a claim for compensation under the settlement is now open and will run

Crown Ward Class Action (Children who suffered abuse before and while they were Crown wards, including in foster care and foster homes, and while in the care of the Children’s Aid Society (“CAS”)).

May 27, 2021

DECISION OF JUSTICE PIERCE REGARDING SETTLEMENT APPROVAL MOTION We are deeply disappointed and concerned by Justice Pierce’s decision of May 26, 2021 in the Ontario Crown Ward class action in which her Honour denied the approval of a proposed settlement, which was reached after 8 years of litigation, 2 years

Developmental Services Waitlist Class Action

December 17, 2018

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced this class proceeding against the Province of Ontario in respect of the lengthy waitlists for developmental services in Ontario. The statement of claim alleges that the issue of waitlists for desperately needed services has been a repeatedly identified issue for years, which Ontario has continued

Dylex Ltd.

October 27, 2020

Summary of the Proceedings On August 1, 2001, Dylex obtained court protection from its creditors under the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act (CCAA). Soon thereafter, Dylex terminated over 3,400 employees en masse without paying termination pay and severance pay and other amounts owing to the employees. On August 20, 2001, we

Enterprise, National and Alamo Rent-A-Car Class Action: Unpaid Overtime for Branch Managers and Assistant Managers

April 12, 2021

This class action alleges that branch managers and assistant branch managers at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent-A-Car branches across Canada have been unfairly denied overtime pay. Koskie Minsky LLP and De Bousquet PC are jointly acting on behalf of the plaintiff and the class in this action. 

Estabrooks Abuse Class Action

April 4, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto, with McKiggan Hebert Lawyers in Halifax, have commenced a class action against the City of Saint John on behalf of individuals who allege that they suffered injury, loss or damage as a result of being sexually abused by Kenneth Estabrooks in the City of Saint

Facebook Misuse of User Data

November 6, 2018

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class proceeding against Facebook, Inc. The claim alleges that Facebook was aware that its platform could easily and readily be used by third parties to steal users’ personal information. Facebook’s failure to monitor the activities of third-party application developers to whom it has granted

False Advertising re Plastic Coffee Pods’ Recyclability – Potential Class Action

Koskie Minsky LLP is investigating a potential class action against manufacturers of single-use plastic coffee pods, who advertise these pods as being recyclable. In reality, most Canadian jurisdictions do not even accept these pods in blue box recycling programs. The pods are effectively plastic garbage, contributing to the massive and

Federal Court “Sixties Scoop” Class Action

October 31, 2018

Koskie Minsky LLP commenced a class action against the Attorney General of Canada in the Federal Court of Canada on behalf of individuals affected by the “Sixties Scoop” in Canada. The term “Sixties Scoop” refers to the practice in Canada whereby Aboriginal children were taken (“scooped up”) from their families

Federal Prisoner Mental Health Class Action

September 10, 2021

In 2015, Koskie Minsky LLP commenced a class action against the Attorney General of Canada (“Canada“) on behalf of all inmates incarcerated in Federal correctional institutions who were seriously mentally ill. The case alleges, among other things, that Canada breached sections 7, 9 and 12 of the Canadian Charter of

Federal Solitary Confinement Class Action

September 10, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP and McCarthy Tétrault LLP have commenced a class action against the Attorney General of Canada alleging systemic infliction of prolonged administrative solitary confinement upon prisoners incarcerated in federal correctional institutions. In prolonged administrative solitary confinement, prisoners are placed in small cells and are denied any meaningful human

Foodora Inc.

On July 8, 2020, Koskie Minsky LLP (“KM”) was appointed as Representative Counsel of all individuals who were contracted by Foodora Inc. to provide courier services and who were actively providing services as of February 3, 2020, and who are not represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.  Please

Forex Canadian Class Action

August 24, 2021

The law firms of Koskie Minsky LLP, Sotos LLP, Siskinds LLP, and Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman are counsel in a class action against financial institutions (the “Defendants”) who conspired among themselves to fix, raise, maintain, stabilize, control, or enhance unreasonably the price of currency purchased in the foreign exchange or

Gold Price Manipulation Class Action

April 8, 2020

A class action lawsuit seeking $1 billion in damages on behalf of Canadian investors was launched December 18, 2015 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The action arises from a conspiracy among the defendants to fix, raise, decrease, maintain, stabilize, control, or enhance unreasonably the price of gold and

Hershey Chocolate Company Class Action

April 22, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action against the Hershey Chocolate Company on behalf of consumers who unwittingly purchased chocolate bars that were made using child labour and slavery. Hershey is the manufacturer of well-known chocolate bars such as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Skor, Oh Henry! and Kisses. The

Hill’s Toxic Dog Food

October 24, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action against Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Inc. and Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., regarding toxic dog food products sold to Canadian pet owners. The statement of claim issued on October 24, 2019 alleges that a list of 33 Hill’s products contained excessively high levels

Hollinger Canadian Publishing Holdings Co. (“HCPH”)

December 23, 2014

Update – December 23, 2015 We are pleased to report that HCPH will be paying a third and final distribution to all eligible creditors of HCPH, which are predominantly retirees with OPEB claims.  The distribution is expected to be released before the end of December, 2015.  As you are aware,

Horizons HOU Class Action

March 10, 2021

This class action concerns the actions taken by Horizons to fundamentally change its BetaPro Crude Oil 2x Bull ETF (HOU) on April 22, 2020 without shareholder approval. As a result of these changes, as oil prices rose following their low point in the spring of 2020, those who held shares

Immigrant Detainee Class Action

July 9, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP and Henein Hutchison LLP have commenced a class action against the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario alleging human rights violations relating to the treatment of immigrant detainees in Ontario’s prisons. The statement of claim issued on August 11, 2016 alleges, among other things, that

Indian Hospitals Class Action

October 29, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP along with Cooper Regel (a member of Masuch Albert LLP), commenced a class action on January 25, 2018 against the Attorney General of Canada alleging that its operation of “Indian Hospitals” was negligent and breached fiduciary duties owed to Indigenous People. This class action was certified on

International Airlines Class Action

This proposed class proceeding has been discontinued. Please take note that the limitation period for bringing a claim will begin to run again as of July 21, 2021.

IVC Filters Class Action

December 11, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP, McKenzie Lake Lawyers and Siskinds LLP are class counsel in a class proceeding against Cook Medical Inc. and Cook Group Inc. on behalf of people who have been implanted with IVC filters and who suffered related injuries. An IVC filter is a medical device that is placed

Just Energy Class Action

April 9, 2021

This class proceeding concerns the misclassification of employees as “independent contractors” thereby denying such employees the minimum protections of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), including minimum wage, overtime pay, vacation pay, public holiday and premium pay.  Such employees were denied compensation to which they were entitled and earned. The

Koskie Minsky and Lenczner Slaght Commence Class Proceeding Relating to Nissan Vehicles

Koskie Minsky LLP and Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin LLP have commenced a class proceeding against Nissan Canada Inc., and other defendants, alleging that many models of Nissan vehicles contain a dangerous engine defect. The class action is brought on behalf of Wendy Evensen, an owner of a 2005 Nissan

Liability for Opioid Epidemic

May 15, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto commenced a class action today against 28 major pharmaceutical companies. The action was commenced on behalf of all persons in Canada who were prescribed and became addicted to opioids. The Statement of Claim, issued in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on May 15, 2019,

Manitoba Development Centre Class Action

April 8, 2021

In October 2018 Koskie Minsky LLP commenced this class proceeding on behalf of the representative plaintiff, David Weremy against the Province on Manitoba in respect to the Manitoba Development Centre (“MDC”). MDC has been operating in Manitoba for decades housing persons labelled as developmentally challenged, delayed or disabled. The plaintiff

Manitoba Privacy Breach Class Action

March 11, 2021

This class action concerns a disclosure of children’s personal health information by Manitoba Children’s DisABILITY Services, to approximately 100 unauthorized recipients. Koskie Minsky LLP is prosecuting the action against the Government of Manitoba. The claim alleges that the defendant failed to have in place measures that would adequately prevent the

Manitoba Solitary Confinement Class Action

May 27, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action against the Government of Manitoba regarding its use of solitary confinement in provincial jails for adults and youth. Solitary confinement involves the segregation of a person in a room or area without any meaningful human contact for at least twenty-two hours in

Marriott Data Breach Class Action – March 31, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class proceeding against Marriott International, Inc. and Luxury Hotels International of Canada, ULC. On March 31, 2020, Marriott announced that hackers had improperly accessed “an unexpected amount of guest information” using the login credentials of two employees at a franchise property. The data breach

Marriott Data Breach Class Action – November 30, 2018

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced class proceedings in Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia against Marriott International, Inc. The claims allege that Marriott failed to protect its customer’s data and failed to discover the breach at an earlier date. Marriott’s failures have jeopardized the personal information of millions of Marriott’s

Mercedes BlueTEC Class Action

January 18, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP and Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin LLP have commenced a class proceeding against Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc., Daimler AG, and other defendants, alleging that Mercedes BlueTEC vehicles are non-compliant with Canadian emissions laws. The class action is brought on behalf of Yogesh Kalra, an owner of a 2009

Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan Surplus

April 16, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP has been retained by a group of retired members of the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan (the “Plan”) to assist them in the negotiation of a surplus sharing agreement in respect of the Plan, between the City of Toronto and Plan members, and to advise Plan members regarding

Motherisk Class Action

October 29, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP and Sutts, Strosberg LLP have commenced a class action against The Hospital for Sick Children (“SickKids”) due to flawed hair-strand drug and alcohol testing conducted by its Motherisk Drug Testing Laboratory (“Motherisk”) between 2005 and 2015. Dr. Gideon Koren, the founder and laboratory director of Motherisk, and

Nortel Networks Corporation

April 1, 2021

On January 14, 2009, Nortel Networks Corporation and several of its affiliated companies (“Nortel”) were granted protection from their creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (the “CCAA”) pursuant to an Order of the Honourable Justice Morawetz. Ernst & Young was appointed as Monitor of Nortel’s CCAA proceedings. On May

Online Broker Trailing Fee Class Action

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class proceeding concerning the payment of trailing commissions to Canadian online trading brokers. The defendants, Canadian discount brokerages, operate online investment platforms, and sell mutual fund products to investors. Trailing commissions are paid to the defendants by companies that manage and operate mutual funds,

Ontario Prisoner Class Action

November 12, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action against the Province of Ontario alleging that lockdowns arising from the Province of Ontario’s failure to properly staff its correctional institutions facilities have caused and continue to cause physical and psychological damage to inmates across the Province. A staffing-related “lockdown” of a

Ontario Solitary Confinement Class Action

March 31, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action against the Province of Ontario alleging human rights violations relating to the over-use of solitary confinement in Ontario prisons. The statement of claim issued on April 20, 2017 alleges, among other things, that the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

Ontario Training Schools

July 5, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP is advancing a class proceeding, which is now certified, against the Province of Ontario on behalf of all persons who were alive as at December 8, 2015 who resided at any of the Training Schools between January 1, 1953 and April 2, 1984 during the time periods

Provincial Schools for the Deaf

September 2, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class proceeding against the Province of Ontario on behalf of students of three provincial schools for the deaf: Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf, Milton; Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf, Belleville; and, Robarts School for the Deaf, London; (collectively, the “Schools”)

Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band Class Action

March 17, 2021

The late Mr. Jerry Brake, with the help of Koskie Minsky LLP, has initiated a class proceeding against the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of all individuals whose applications for Qalipu Band membership were rejected in accordance with the Supplemental Agreement for the Recognition of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq Band

RCMP Discrimination against Aboriginal Persons in Detention in the Territories Class Action

June 23, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto and Cooper Regel in Edmonton have commenced a class action against the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of Aboriginal persons, who allege they were assaulted at any time while being held in custody or detained by RCMP Officers in the Territories and were alive

Receivership of Hyndman Transport Limited

July 14, 2021

On December 9, 2019, Hyndman Transport Limited (“Hyndman Canada”) ceased all operations and terminated all of its employees without paying severance pay and other amounts owing to the employees. Hyndman Canada and its U.S. parent company, Celadon, immediately began liquidating all of its assets through the insolvency proceedings of Celadon

Restigouche Hospital Centre Class Action

August 17, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action on behalf of residents of the Restigouche Hospital Centre, also known as the Provincial Hospital, against the Province of New Brunswick and the Vitalité Health Network. The claim alleges historic negligence in failing to prevent systemic abuses of residents and for providing

Ross MacDonald School (formerly the Ontario School for the Blind)

February 28, 2018

The claims period in this proceeding has ended. The administrator is assessing claims which have been made and will communicate decisions after all assessments have been completed.

Roundup Class Action

March 23, 2021

This class proceeding has been commenced on behalf of all individuals resident in Canada (excluding Quebec) who have had “Significant Exposure” to glyphosate-based herbicides, commonly branded as Roundup, that were distributed and sold across Canada since 1976 by Monsanto Company and related entities. The proposed class includes both those who

Saint John Flood Class Action

September 10, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP and Gilbert McGloan Gillis are class counsel in a class action for owners and occupants of property in West Saint John who were subject to a change in water source from the Spruce Lake Reservoir to a new well source under the Safe Clean Drinking Water Project.

Sears Canada Inc.

April 23, 2021

Silver Price Manipulation Class Action

April 8, 2020

A class action lawsuit seeking $1 billion in damages on behalf of Canadian investors was launched April 15, 2016 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The action arises from a conspiracy among the defendants to fix, raise, decrease, maintain, stabilize, control, or enhance unreasonably the price of silver and

Sino-Forest Corporation

August 25, 2017

This class action concerns allegations that the public filings of Sino-Forest Corporation (“Sino-Forest”) contained false and/or misleading statements about its business and affairs. It is alleged that Sino-Forest falsely maintained that its financial statements complied with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and it materially overstated the size and value

Sixties Scoop Métis and Non-Status Indian Class Action

July 2, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP and Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP are counsel in a class action against the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of Métis and Non-Status Indian survivors of the Sixties Scoop. On June 7, 2021, the Federal Court certified this action as a class proceeding. The Court defined

Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Class Action

December 16, 2013

This class proceeding concerns allegations that Smith & Nephew Inc. and related companies were negligent in the research, design, manufacture, regulatory licensing, sale and post-market monitoring of the Smith & Nephew R3 Metal Liner Component of the R3 Acetabular System. When the R3 Metal Liner is used with a metal

SSA Bonds Class Action

April 27, 2020

The law firms of Siskinds LLP, Sotos LLP, Koskie Minsky LLP, and Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman LLP are counsel in a class action against financial institutions (the “Defendants”) who conspired to fix, raise, decrease, maintain, stabilize, control or enhance unreasonably the price of supranational, sub-sovereign and agency bonds (“SSA bonds”)

Stryker Rejuvenate Class Action

March 30, 2020

This class action has been settled. The Stryker Rejuvenate class action and the settlement applies only to persons who were implanted with a Stryker Rejuvenate Modular Hip System in Canada who have not opted out of the class action, and their estates and family members. If you were implanted with

StubHub Class Action

May 14, 2021

Koskie Minsky has commenced a class proceeding against StubHub for refusing refunds to people who bought tickets for events that have been, or will be, canceled as a result of COVID-19. The class action is brought on behalf of all persons resident in Canada who purchased one or more tickets

Target Canada Corporation

July 25, 2016

On January 15, 2015, Target Canada Corporation (“Target Canada”) and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates were granted protection from their creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act pursuant to an Order of the Honourable Justice Morawetz of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Initial Order”). As part of the Initial

TD Bank Duplicative NSF Fees Class Action

February 4, 2021

This class action concerns TD Bank’s practice of charging multiple NSF fees on a single attempted transaction. It is alleged that TD makes these duplicative charges when online vendors attempt to reprocess a single transaction. It is further alleged that this is a violation of TD’s contract with its customers.

Thalidomide Survivors Contribution Program Class Proceeding

June 22, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP has initiated a class proceeding against the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of all individuals whose applications to the Thalidomide Survivors Contribution Program (“TSCP”) were rejected on the basis of failing to provide the required proof of eligibility. Thalidomide is an immunomodulatory drug that was prescribed

Ticketmaster Class Action

Koskie Minsky has commenced a class proceeding against Ticketmaster for refusing and delaying refunds to people who bought tickets for events that have been, or will be, postponed, rescheduled or canceled as a result of COVID-19. The class action is brought on behalf of all Canadian residents who purchased one

Toronto Civic Employees’ Pension Plan Surplus

December 30, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP has been retained by a group of retired members of the Toronto Civic Employees’ Pension Plan (the “Plan”) to assist them in the negotiation of a surplus sharing agreement in respect of the Plan, between the City of Toronto and Plan members, and to advise Plan members

U.S. Steel Canada Inc. (formerly Stelco)

August 10, 2021

Latest developments available here On September 16, 2014 U.S. Steel Canada Inc. (“USSC”, formerly Stelco) was granted protection from its creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) pursuant to an Order of the Regional Senior Justice Morawetz of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List). The firm of

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

November 26, 2020

This is a class action against Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., its officers and directors, auditor, and underwriters which alleges that the company and certain of the company’s senior officers failed to disclose Valeant’s relationship with Philidor Rx Services LLC. A settlement has now been approved by the Court and the

Veterans’ Disability Pension Miscalculation Class Action

July 30, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP commenced a class action against the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of all veterans who were in receipt of disability pensions or disability awards between 2002 and 2010 from Veteran Affairs Canada. The Statement of Claim, issued in Federal Court on January 25, 2019, alleges that

Victims of Ralph Rowe

May 28, 2021

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action against Ralph Rowe, Scouts Canada and the Anglican Synod of the Diocese of Keewatin on behalf of hundreds of aboriginal youth who allege they were sexually abused by Ralph Rowe, who was a priest in the Anglican Church of Canada and a

Volkswagen Class Action

April 24, 2017

This is a consumer class action that alleges that Volkswagen purposely and wrongfully misled Canadian purchasers of its diesel cars into believing that they were much ‘cleaner’ than they actually were. Volkswagen designed the emissions software in its diesel vehicles to emit a lower rate of pollutants while being tested

Volkswagen Timing Chain Class Action

This case alleges that various Volkswagen and Audi vehicle engines contain a defect in their timing chain systems that cause engine failure. Affected Vehicles include: VOLKSWAGEN   AUDI Model Model Years Model Model Years Beetle Convertible 2014 A3 2008-2012 Beetle Coupe 2012-2014 A4 Avant 2009-2012 CC 2009-2012 A4 Sedan 2009-2012

Wabush Mines

August 23, 2021

On May 20, 2015 Wabush Iron Co. Limited, Wabush Resources Inc., Wabush Mines, Arnaud Railway Company, and Wabush Lake Railway Company Limited (collectively, “Wabush”) obtained protection from their creditors under the federal Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) by order of Mr. Justice Stephen Hamilton of the Québec Superior Court (Commercial

Youth Confinement Class Action

September 10, 2021

We are pleased to advise that the Government of Ontario has agreed to a $15 million Proposed Settlement of this class action. A copy of the proposed Settlement Agreement can be viewed here. If the Proposed Settlement is approved, persons who while under the age of 18 were segregated for