Class Action
Sometimes a lot of people have been harmed by a similar cause, or the same person or organization. When that happens, it may be in our client’s best interests to join together with other persons to bring a law suit. When a group of individuals bring a lawsuit together, this is called a “class action”.
An example of a class action is a law suit against a manufacturer of artificial breast implants by persons that suffered similar harms to their health as a result of defects in the implants. A few of the persons with a claim become representatives of all of the persons making a claim against that manufacturer.
When clients are involved in class actions, they are able to make a stronger case than they could if they were bringing individual law suits. Some class actions get faster results, and because services are shared, legal fees are reduced for the group.
Over the years, we have worked on many successful class actions, especially against manufacturers of defective medical products and devices (for example, breast and jaw implants). In addition, we have participated in leadership of the class action concerning the Walkerton victims of contaminated water.
Some class actions are national or international. We have successfully represented clients who wish to join existing class actions. In many cases, we have obtained very favourable awards. Our team approach enables us to work with other law firms engaged in class actions and by that collaboration to achieve very favourable awards for our clients.
There are several other ways in which lawsuits can be brought together. The class action is one of those ways. Time, cost, and whether success is expected are all considered when we decide whether a group action is better than an individual action.
If you have suffered a loss as a result of another person or organization’s products, actions or failure to act, you may be entitled to a legal remedy or payment. We invite you to speak with one of our lawyers to decide whether your have a case, and whether a class action may be best for you.
To learn more about ongoing and current class actions, click on the links below:
Walkerton Class Action
Daya Class Action
Vioxx Class Action
NOTE: Class actions have strict time limits for adding claimants. Failure to act promptly may result in being unable to make a claim.
Please contact our office and ask to meet with one of our lawyers by telephone at 905 523 6464, or toll-free at 1 800 269 7069 or you may email us by completing the Consultation Request below. By e-mail, please provide a brief description, without personal or confidential information, concerning the problem that concerns you. We will meet with you, discuss your situation, and determine whether you have a case against those who are responsible for the injury or death.
Whether or not we can be of service to you, your initial meeting with our firm will be free of charge.
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NOTE: If you are considering taking any legal action, you should contact our office as soon as possible because the law has time limits for starting lawsuits. Class actions also have strict time limits and failure to act promptly may result in being unable to make a claim.