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We act as counsel in cases that affect large numbers of people, such as in class actions, pension surplus matters, and bankruptcy and insolvency cases.
Cases is designed to keep our clients informed as to the current status of their case.
Correctional Cases Active
July 25, 2024
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
Active
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
Medical Devices Active
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
Employment Active
January 28, 2022
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
Automotive Active
March 8, 2023
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
July 3, 2024
Koskie Minsky LLP is pursuing a class action against major pharmaceutical companies on behalf of people in Canada who were prescribed and became addicted to opioids. The Second Fresh as Amended Statement of Claim, filed on April 30, 2024, alleges that manufacturers of opioids sought to expand the market for,
October 16, 2024
The Claims Period is Now Closed A settlement was reached between the Plaintiff and the Defendant in this proceeding (the “Settlement”). The Settlement was approved by the Court on August 15, 2023. The period to file a claim commenced on June 26, 2023 and closed on June 27, 2024. The
April 14, 2023
This class action concerns a disclosure of children’s personal health information by Manitoba Children’s DisABILITY Services, to approximately 100 unauthorized recipients. The claim alleges that the defendant failed to have in place measures that would adequately prevent the privacy breach from occurring. This action has been certified by the Court
May 9, 2024
Koskie Minsky LLP is prosecuting class actions 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 a
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
November 15, 2024
Product Liability
October 28, 2024
