Woodlands’ survivors finally to receive redress from provincial government
In a press release dated March 31, 2018, the Office of the Premier Ministry of Health announced that former residents of Woodlands who attended the school before Aug. 1, 1974, will finally receive compensation for systemic abuse suffered at the provincial institution. “When I began working on this case in 2006, with the now-Minister Adrian Dix, […]
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Woodlands’ survivors promised $10,000 compensation by B.C. government
The B.C. government will be compensating former residents and survivors of the Woodlands institution, following years of sexual, physical and psychological abuse reported by many who sought care there. Survivors who attended the institution in New Westminster before Aug. 1, 1974 will receive $10,000 ex-gratia, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced Saturday. That means that […]
Read ArticleB.C. announces new compensation for Woodlands survivors
British Columbia’s provincial government announced Saturday it is extending compensation to more survivors who endured systemic abuse at a provincial institution for those with developmental disabilities and mental illness.
Read ArticleWoman says RCMP doctor ‘violated’ her during exam for potential recruits
As police in two provinces investigate a growing number of sexual misconduct allegations against RCMP doctors, a high-ranking member of the federal government says he’s keeping a close eye on the cases. Ross Lord reports. “Lawyer David Klein, whose firm is one of two representing female RCMP employees in a sexual harassment class action, said […]
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‘Multiples of Dozens’ allege sex assault by RCMP doctor
A doctor is being accused of sexually assaulting multiple female RCMP officers — and women applying to join the force. The Nova Scotia doctor was an RCMP employee may have assaulted dozens of women during medical exams. Ross Lord reports.
Read ArticleContingency Fees And Class Actions Make Legal Services Affordable For Canadians
The system is expensive – the civil justice system that is. When I first started practicing law, some 30 years ago, I used to joke that I couldn’t afford to hire myself. Legal services are notoriously expensive. Most of our clients wouldn’t be able to hire us but for two important features of the Canadian […]
Read Article“Carriage” Of A Class Action – What Is It?
Recently, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice favoured Klein Lawyers, over competing law firms, awarding Klein Lawyers, “carriage” of Zimmer Durom hip implant class action litigation in Ontario. The Court decided that Klein Lawyers, was the best law firm positioned to advance the interests of people injured by the Zimmer Durom hip implant. The Court […]
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