The extension was granted to permit the parties to continuethe negotiations to develop a consensual plan for resolutionof the billions of dollars in claims being asserted against the tobacco companies. Those negotiations are being conducted with the assistance of a court appointed mediator, the Honourable Warren K. Winkler, a former Chief Justice of Ontario. As […]
The parties argued the question of class “certification” before Madam Justice Satanove of the British Columbia Supreme Court on October 25 to October 30, 2004. At the conclusion of the hearing, Madam Justice Satanove reserved her decision to carefully consider all of the evidence and legal arguments. Her Honour’s decision, when released, will determine whether […]
Trial decision victory for smokers in Quebec. Full decision here.
Supreme Court of Canada overturns British Columbia Court of Appeal of Appeal decision.
Claim made by Imperial Tobacco against Canada is struck.
