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Class actions have been part of the law of Ontario since 1992, with the enactment of the Class Proceedings Act. Class actions permit many persons having the same or similar claims against a defendant or several defendants to pursue their claims through a representative party. One person, the "representative plaintiff," brings an action on behalf of themselves and others who are in the same position in relation to the defendant.
The representative plaintiff "represents" the interests of all of the members of the plaintiff class in the lawsuit and all of the class members. Instead of many different law suits raising the same issue against a defendant over and over again, class actions allow an issue that is common to many claimants to be decided in one courtroom at one time.
Class actions are often the only effective way in which ordinary individuals can achieve compensation and justice when harmed by large and powerful corporations.
The lawyers at Landy Marr Kats LLP have been involved in several class actions.
As Toronto class action lawyers some of our recent successes in class action proceedings include the following:
Cheung v. Kings Land Developments Inc. (Re: The World Centre), which was settled in 2004, on the eve of trial;
Lau v. Bayview Landmark, which settled in January 2007; and
Conquest Vacations - In 2007, this Class Action was brought by a large group of individuals for damages for common upsetting experience, which occurred at the end of December 2006 during a vacation arranged by Conquest Vacations.
We also have several ongoing class actions, including;
Parklane Financial Group Limited Landy Marr Kats LLP is once again standing up for the Canadians in another class action. On September 18, 2008 a new class action was launched by Landy Marr Kats LLP. Michael Cannon as Representative Plaintiff seeks $50 million dollars in damages on behalf of himself and all investors in the Donations Canada Charitable Donation program (a program sold and marketed by Parklane Financial Group Limited).
The Statement of Claim (which contains allegations not yet proven true in Court) states that the Canadian Revenue Agency has or will disallow all of the tax credits claimed by class members, resulting in the investors losing their investments, and having to repay the tax credits received along with interest and penalties.
If you are an investor in this program please contact lead counsel Samuel Marr at smarr@lmklawyers.com. We need your assistance, particularly in providing the documentation you received. There is no cost for you to participate, (any fees will be paid by the Defendants) so please contact us without delay.
Parklane Financial Group Ltd. Informational Update February 2010. Since our last newsletter, there have been several developments in the action. See Motion
Parklane Financial Group Ltd. Informational Update June 30th. This is to advise of the Case Conference before Madam Justice scheduled for June 1st, 2009 was postponed to June 30th, 2009. The outcome of the Case Conference before Madam Justice Lax held on June 30th, 2009
Parklane Financial Group Ltd Newsletter and Informational Update - This is to advise of the outcome of the Case Conference before Madam Justice Lax held on April 14th, 2009. The purpose of the Case Conference was to discuss some of the issues that have been raised by both sides, that need to be addressed in advance of the Certification Motion.
Samuel S. Marr of Landy Marr Kats LLP wins procedural motion. Please see PDF.
Bell 911 - In November 2007, a $6-million class action lawsuit was filed against Bell Mobility. James Anderson, a resident of the Northwest Territories, decided to sue the company for unfairly charging him 75 cents each month for 911 services when the Northwest Territories does not have a 911 emergency response system.
Landy Marr Kats LLP defeats motion by Bell Mobility to strike Statement of Claim; Cellphone provider Bell Mobility has failed in its bid to get a $6-million class-action lawsuit tossed out of court, clearing the way for court proceedings over the company's 911 fees.
Bell 911 Memorandum of Judgment- Bell Appeal Memorandum of Judgment Delivered from the Bench
Bell 911 News Article- Bell Appeal Rejected April 24, 2009
Bell 911 Newsletter Number 1 - June 26th 2009 update
In the news - see video and articles in the news regarding Bell 911 class action - CBC News Video - Globe and Mail News
Lewis v. Cantertrot Investments Ltd. (Re: H & R Developments-The Residence at Beauclaire), which was certified as a class proceeding in the spring of 2006.
At Landy Marr Kats LLP we are always looking for new and interesting potential class actions. We welcome the opportunity to discuss possible claims with ordinary people whose lives have been harmed, and who seek justice and compensation from the Courts
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