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Mar 24, 2022 · Class actions are a relatively new form of litigation in Canada. Québec was first to introduce them, adding provisions addressing class actions into its Rules of Civil Procedure, in 1978. Ontario was the first common-law province to do so, enacting the Class Proceedings Act in 1992.
- Aidan Macnab
May 13, 2023 · Why you should join (or not opt out) In many cases, class-action lawsuits offer such a minor payout to each victim that participation is a matter of principle, not reward.
May 12, 2023 · Why you should join (or not opt out) In many cases, class-action lawsuits offer such a minor payout to each victim that participation is a matter of principle, not reward.
- Dalia Ramirez
- There’s strength in numbers. Consumer class-action lawsuits allow a person or a small group of people to sue a company on behalf of a larger group with similar claims.
- But don’t expect a windfall. Settlements in recent years have averaged $56.5 million, according to NERA Economic Consulting. But individual class members rarely see a fat payday.
- Get in on the action. Potential class members may be notified directly or by way of an ad or in-store posting after the court approves the case as a class-action lawsuit or after a preliminary settlement is reached.
- Know your options. In most cases, you will be included automatically in a class unless you opt out. Joining the class means you’re eligible for compensation, but you waive the right to file a separate lawsuit.
Dec 29, 2019 · Class-action lawsuits allow groups of people to seek justice against a defendant who is accused of causing loss or harm to others through product liability, privacy breaches, consumer...
Mar 16, 2023 · Canadian class actions provide an important avenue for plaintiffs to seek collective redress for shared grievances. Understanding the intricacies of the class action process, from commencement to distribution of monetary awards, is vital for both plaintiffs and their legal counsel.
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Feb 21, 2024 · The ultimate goal of a class-action lawsuit is to obtain justice and secure compensation for the harm caused by a company’s negligence. By consolidating the claims of all class members, class actions provide a stronger legal position against corporations.
