Zimmer Durom Hip Implant Class Action Lawsuit
David Klein discusses medical device product recalls Klein Lawyers are class counsel in national class action lawsuits concerning individuals implanted with a Zimmer Durom acetabular metal on metal hip implant or “Durom Cup” in Canada. The Durom Cup is a device used in hip replacement or hip resurfacing surgery. A National Settlement Agreement has been […]
Read ArticleWoodlands
Former residents of Woodlands who attended the school before August 1, 1974, will finally receive compensation for systemic abuse suffered at the provincial institution. The announcement was made by Minister of Health, Adrian Dix, at a ceremony held at the Woodlands Memorial Garden on Saturday, March 31, 2018. People who resided at Woodlands prior to […]
Read ArticleWhirlpool Dishwashers
A settlement has been reached in this action. For more information about the settlement, please visit teh dishwasher settlement page here. Settlement Documents
Read ArticleVolkswagen Diesel Class Action Lawsuit
Volkswagen and Audi 2.0- litre TDI (diesel) vehicle The deadline to submit a claim for benefits under the Canadian 2.0L Settlement has now passed. For more information please see the following website: https://www.vwcanadasettlement.ca. 3.0- litre TDI (diesel) vehicles A Settlement has been reached in Canada with current and certain former owners and lessees of 3.0L Volkswagen, […]
Read ArticleTransvaginal Mesh
Klein Lawyers pursued claims for women who have been injured as a result of transvaginal mesh (TVM) implants. TVM implants are medical devices that are implanted in women to treat pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Many TVM implants are made of synthetic mesh and are implanted […]
Read ArticleStryker Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
Settlement Update A class action lawsuit was started in Canada regarding the Stryker Rejuvenate Modular Hip System, alleging it was defective, and that it failed prematurely. The class action was certified by the Ontario Superior Court in Toronto on December 8, 2015 in Ritlop v. Stryker Canada et al. Please note that the lawsuit and the […]
Read ArticleSixties Scoop Class Action
This class action lawsuit has been filed against the Government of Canada. The lawsuit alleges that Canada negligently delegated Indigenous child welfare services to the Province of British Columbia. Ignoring its obligations to Indigenous children, Canada took no steps to prevent them from losing their Indigenous identity and the opportunity to exercise their Indigenous and treaty […]
Read ArticleShell Gasoline
Introduction Shell has agreed to settle the class action subject to the approval of the British Columbia and Ontario Courts. The settlement was approved by the Honourable Madam Justice Brown of the British Columbia Supreme Court on December 12, 2003. On January 7, 2004, the settlement was approved by the Honourable Mr. Justice Winkler of […]
Read ArticleRCMP
November 19, 2020 – Final Report on the Implementation of the Merlo Davidson Settlement Agreement (English) November 19, 2020 – Final Report on the Implementation of the Merlo Davidson Settlement Agreement (French) May 30, 2017 – Federal Court Settlement Approval – Order and Reasons February 7, 2018 – Court Order Extending Time to File Completed […]
Read ArticleNCIX Class Action – NCIX Employees & Customers
We are pleased to announce that on February 5, 2021, The Honourable Madam Justice Horsman of the Supreme Court of the British Columbia approved the Class Action Settlement. Justice Horsman ruled that the “Settlement Agreement is “fair, reasonable and in the best interests of the class as a whole.”” Further, she approved the proposed notice that would […]
Read ArticleMerit Energy
Introduction Merit Energy Ltd. raised $15 million in July 1999 through a public offering of more than 2.2 million common shares at a price of $6.75 per share. On November 16, 1999, Merit revealed that it had provided incorrect financial and production estimates for the first and second quarters. The Company’s shares plummeted to $1.15 […]
Read ArticleMaxims Bakery
Introduction The class action suit against Maxim’s Bakery has been settled. Maxim’s has agreed to pay damages dependant upon the severity of the injury sustained. Victims of the salmonella outbreak who have not yet applied for compensation should call Klein Lawyers.
Read ArticleMaple Ridge Flood
Introduction A settlement was reached with B.C.Hydro and the District of Maple Ridge on August 25th, 2004. While the settlement was without admission of liability, B.C. Hydro has agreed to pay $412,250. and the District of Maple Ridge, has agreed to pay $72,750 into a Settlement Fund totalling $485,000.
Read ArticleLabrador Hospital
Introduction A class action suit has been launched against Health Labrador Corporation on behalf of hundreds of residents of the Labrador City area who have been injured by the failure of the Captain William Jackman Memorial Hospital to follow proper sterilization procedures at gynecology clinics. The hospital took eight months before contacting patients about potential […]
Read ArticleKorean Noodles Class Action
This lawsuit alleges that several South Korean companies engaged in price fixing in the sale of Korean ramen noodles into Canada between 2001 and 2010. A settlement with one of the defendants in the class action, Samyang, was recently approved by the courts in Ontario and British Columbia. For further details, please read the Court […]
Read ArticleKobe Steel Limited Class Action
Proposed class actions were brought against Kobe Steel Limited, Shinko Metal Products Co., Ltd., Shinko Aluminum Wire Co., Ltd., Shinko Wire Stainless Company Ltd., KOBELCO & Materials Copper Tube Co. and Nippon Koshuha Steel Co., Ltd. In British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. These claims relate to auto parts quality control in Japan. These claims have […]
Read ArticleJaw Implants
Introduction The class action was brought against Instrumentarium Corporation Inc., the Canadian company who distributed Teflon coated jaw implants without obtaining Health Canada approval. Teflon implants break down in the jaw causing bone degeneration and a lifetime of pain and reconstructive surgeries. The $10 million settlement, reached in 1999, covered up to 400 Canadians who […]
Read ArticleH.R.T Breast Cancer Class Action
Notice of Settlement Approval Click here to read the Notice in English or in French: Notice of Settlement Approval Avis d’approbation du Règlement Class Action Settlement Approved On April 2, 2015, Madam Justice Gropper approved the settlement agreement in this Class Action and determined that it was fair and reasonable and in the best interest […]
Read ArticleHepatitis C Tainted Blood
Introduction There were two sets of separate class actions for people who were infected in Canada with Hepatitis C tainted blood. One class action was for people infected between January 1, 1986 and July 1, 1990. This class action has settled and the deadline to submit a claim has passed. The documents related to the […]
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