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CHL Hockey Abuse Class Action
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 young players playing in these leagues.
The claim alleges widespread and ritualized hazing, racism, homophobia, sexual and physical abuse in the Canadian major junior hockey leagues.
The proposed class is made up of all former and current junior hockey players who claim to have suffered this abuse while playing in the Canadian major junior hockey leagues between May 8, 1975 and the present.
If you are interested in participating in the class action, please contact us at Toll Free: 1-833-630-1791 or Email: hockeyabuseclassaction@kmlaw.ca
For all media inquiries please contact James Sayce at jsayce@kmlaw.ca
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Latest Developments
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May 5, 2022
The hearing of the motion for certification has been rescheduled and will now take place from November 14 to 18, 2022. The Defendants’ cross-motion to strike the claim against certain Defendants will be heard at the same time. A copy of the File Direction rescheduling the hearing of these motions can be found in the Documents section.
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January 7, 2022
The motion for certification will be heard June 13-17, 2022 and will be heard alongside the Defendants’ cross-motion to strike the claim against certain Defendants.
A motion brought by the Plaintiffs to produce the Defendants’ insurance policies will be heard on February 15, 2022.
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June 23, 2021
The Plaintiffs’ certification motion is scheduled to be heard on February 14-18, 2022. A copy of the timetable for the hearing of the motion can be found under the Documents section.
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June 18, 2020
The statement of claim in this action has been issued. A copy is available here.
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May 5, 2022
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Documents
- May 3, 2022 File Direction (Rescheduling the Certification Motion Hearing)
- May 2, 2022 Second Supplementary Motion Record (Certification Motion)
- March 4, 2022 Supplementary Affidavit of Dan Mackenzie
- February 11, 2022 Reply Factum Of The Moving Plaintiffs' Motion Re: Independent Panel Report
- February 9, 2022 Responding Parties' Factum (Motion to Compel Independent Review Panel Evidence)
- February 4, 2022 Factum Of The Moving Plaintiffs Motion Re: Independent Panel Report
- December 1, 2021 Motion Record
- December 1, 2021 Reply Motion Record
- October 29, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Ron Robison (sworn Oct 29, 2021)
- October 29, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Robert Smith (sworn Oct 29, 2021)
- November 1, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Paul Dennis (sworn Nov 1, 2021)
- October 28, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Kruise Reddick (sworn Oct 28, 2021)
- October 29, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Jeff Chynoweth (sworn Oct 29, 2021)
- October 29, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Gord Broda (sworn Oct 29, 2021)
- November 1, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Gilles Courteau (sworn Nov 1, 2021)
- November 1, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Eric Chouinard (sworn Nov 1, 2021)
- November 1, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Eric Calder (sworn Nov 1, 2021)
- November 1, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of David Branch (sworn Nov 1, 2021)
- November 1, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Dave Lorentz (sworn Nov 1, 2021)
- October 29, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Dan MacKenzie (sworn Oct 29, 2021)
- October 28, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Chad Taylor (sworn Oct 28, 2021)
- October 29, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Cam Hope (sworn Oct 29, 2021)
- October 28, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Brett Bartman (sworn Oct 28, 2021)
- October 28, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Bob Tory (sworn Oct 28, 2021)
- November 1, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Ben Fanelli (sworn Nov 1, 2021)
- October 29, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Yves Lacasse (sworn Oct 29, 2021)
- October 28, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Terry Bartman (sworn Oct 28, 2021)
- October 29, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Scott Abbott (sworn Oct 29, 2021)
- October 31, 2021 Defendants' Responding Affidavit of Ryan Daniels (sworn Oct 31, 2021)
- March 17, 2021 Supplementary Motion Record (Certification)
- December 17, 2020 Motion Record (Certification) Volume 4
- December 17, 2020 Motion Record (Certification) Volume 3
- December 17, 2020 Motion Record (Certification) Volume 2
- December 17, 2020 Motion Record (Certification) Volume 1
- January 4, 2021 File/Direction/Order
- June 18, 2020 Statement of Claim
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FAQS
What is a class action?
A class action is a lawsuit which provides a method for a large group of people with common claims to join together to advance one large claim. Class actions are a more efficient and cost-effective way for groups of people with common claims to gain access to the legal system and seek justice.
What does certification mean?
In order for an action to proceed as a class action, the court must determine whether it is appropriate for the case to be treated as a class action. Some of the factors the courts consider are the extent to which the claims of the class
members are common, and whether a class action is preferable to other methods (such as individual actions) of advancing the issues. The decision as to whether a class action should be certified takes place at a certification hearing and is decided by a judge. If certified, a representative plaintiff will advance the action on behalf of all of the class members.How do I know if I am a Class Member?
The certification order will always contain a description of who is a class member. We post the certification orders in our actions so that you can review them. You do not need to “sign up” to become involved in a class action. If you are included in the class description, you are automatically a class member who will be affected by the outcome of the class action unless you decide to “opt out”.
Are Class Members notified of the certification of the class proceeding?
Yes. After the claim has been certified, the court will authorize notice to be given to the members of the class.
Can I opt out of a class action and pursue independent legal action?
Yes. When a class action is certified, class members are always given an opportunity to opt out of the action. A deadline is imposed for opting out. If you do not opt out by the given deadline, class members will be bound by the outcome of the class action, whether it is successful or unsuccessful. If you opt out, you will not receive any benefit if the action is successful.
Will there be any cost to class members for legal fees?
Typically, class actions are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means that the class action lawyers will be paid only if the class action is successful at trial or settled. In that case, class counsel fees may be paid by the defendants or out of the settlement or judgment proceeds as approved by the court. In addition, the plaintiff may seek funding assistance from the Class Proceeding Fund which, if funding is granted, may provide funding for disbursements.
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Contacts
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