On Oct. 25, 2015, a group of whale enthusiasts boarded the Leviathan II whale-watching vessel of Canada intent on observing nature in all its glory. Unfortunately, the excursion ended in tragedy when the vessel capsized, killing six people and injuring several...
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Defective defibrillators could drain batteries
A class action lawsuit has been brought against Medtronic of Canada Ltd. and Medtronic, Inc. over the defibrillators that the company sold. Though these are designed to help people with heart conditions, there have been serious concerns at almost every level, from...
Negligence can turn simple activities into dangerous situations
The sinking of the Leviathan II, a whale-watching ship that went down last fall off the coast from Tofino, British Columbia, shows just how quickly a seemingly safe and simple activity can turn both dangerous and deadly.The passengers who bought tickets and boarded...
Rana Plaza collapse spawns multi-billion dollar lawsuit
On April 24, 2013, thousands of employees were working at a garment factory in Bangladesh, unaware of the danger around them. When the factory suddenly collapsed, a minimum of 1,120 people were killed; the number could be higher, as it proved difficult and...
Facebook may have ignored your privacy rights
Facebook makes money by running ads, and those ads are based on what users want to see. The more that Facebook can learn about what its users are interested in, the more accurately they can display those ads, which can help with revenue.To increase this ability,...
Hydroxycut recalled after injuries and one death
Hydroxycut was popular in Canada before the 2009 recall, with millions of units sold. The companies that produced it, Health Sciences Inc. and Muscletech Research and Development Inc., marketed it as a drug that could be used for weight loss. It is, in actuality, an...
Toyota provided cash or a Brake Override System
Toyota was in the news a lot a few years back for throttle issues with a number of vehicles specially centering around the electronic throttle control system or ETCS-i. In an effort to make it right, it provided consumers who have bought those possibly...
Why was the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce at fault?
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce was sued after the American housing market crashed in 2008. It was a huge lawsuit that launched with a multi-billion dollar goal. So, why was the CIBC at fault, considering the crash happened in the United States?The problem was...
Why was the Vioxx settlement approved?
In 2013, a settlement was approved for those who had used the painkiller Vioxx. It had only been sold until 2004, but it was found that those who used it had a higher risk of circulatory problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. These could cause serious injuries,...
Oil companies may have neglected to warn shippers before fire
A case regarding the shale oil explosion on a train going from New Town, North Dakota to New Brunswick has been going on for some time, as those injured in the event are trying to seek compensation from the shippers and purchasers. However, two huge oil-related...
Breast-fed babies could be harmed by codeine
If you're breastfeeding your child, it's important to pay attention to what you put into your body at all times. Studies have shown that what you consume can be transferred to the child, and, when taking drugs and medications, this can be quite dangerous.One study...
Lawsuit started for those who used Abilify and Abilify Maintena
Have you or a loved one used Abilify and/or Abilify Maintena? If so, it's important to know that a class action lawsuit was just started on behalf of all Canadians who used these medications.Abilify is a medication use to treat disorders like Schizophrenia, Major...
Class action lawsuit started after whale-watching disaster
In October of last year, a whale-watching boat called the Leviathan II overturned at sea, sinking below the freezing water. Six passengers died in the incident. Those who survived were exposed to severe mental and emotional trauma. There were also physical injuries,...
Regulatory compensation isn’t always enough
In some class action lawsuits, regulatory compensation may also be generated through a parallel action. It used to be that companies could essentially mask their own responsibility with this compensation, saying they should not have to pay any more since they'd...
Arthritis sufferers were given compensation for using Bextra
Do you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, and did you use a drug called Bextra? Bextra is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug -- often referred to as a NSAID -- that developers said would cut back on stiffness, inflammation and overall pain caused...
Imperial Tobacco being sued for ignoring fire-safe cigarettes
Three people in Canada died in a house fire that was started by a cigarette. The youngest was just three years old, the next was 15 and the oldest was 16. The allegation is that the 16-year-old had been smoking a cigarette that was made by Imperial Tobacco Canada when...
Zimmer hip joints could cause pain
When you get a hip replacement, you want the new device to function perfectly. You want increased mobility and better overall movement. You want stability and reliability. What you don't want is severe, chronic pain. Unfortunately, that's what a number of people got...
Telus and Bell Mobility sued for illegal billing practices
Have you ever felt like you paid too much to use your cellphone? Did you feel like you were being deceived with regard to what you were going to owe? If so, and if you used Telus or Bell Mobility, you may have been right. Both companies are now being sued for illegal,...
Barrick Gold facing lawsuit for misrepresenting costs
When talking to investors, it's very important for companies to be open and honest regarding earnings and cost projections. No one expects these to be 100 percent accurate, but companies cannot misrepresent things to make themselves look stronger than they are,...
A contact lens solution could create permanent vision loss
The solution you use on your contact lenses is supposed to clean them and disinfect them, helping to prevent irritation and infection. With millions of people using contact lenses every day, it's very important for it to work properly.If you've used a solution called...
Loblaws Inc faces $2 billion lawsuit for Rana Plaza collapse
On the 24th of April, 2013, the Rana Plaza factory collapsed. The factory, which was located in Bangladesh, was manned by thousands of workers. A minimum of 1,120 died in the incident, and more than 2,510 other workers suffered serious injuries. In many cases, these...
Facebook faces lawsuit over privacy
In many ways, Facebook does the exact opposite of providing privacy. Instead, it puts any personal information that a person uploads in front of hundreds of friends and associates. However, there are still many ways in which Facebook is supposed to keep sensitive...
Does the misuse of a product impact a liability case?
If you're injured while using a product, the manufacturer may claim that you were misusing it. How is this going to impact the case?The reason the manufacturer will take this route is that the company will try to prove you would not have been hurt if you had used it...
5 key components to a product liability case
When it comes to a product liability case in Ontario, there are five key components that have to be considered. They are as follows:1. A duty of care owed by the manufacturer to the plaintiff. The manufacturer is obligated to make a safe product that will not cause...
Antacid drugs associated with dementia in elderly patients
The results from research done in Germany indicate that a widely used type of medicine for treating heartburn can significantly raise the risk of dementia in elderly patients. The research was featured in the medical journal JAMA Neurology published earlier this...
The benefit of class action lawsuits
The main benefit of a class action lawsuit, and the reason that such an option exists, is that many people can work together to pursue compensation that would be too low for them to seek out on their own, due to the cost of litigation.However, these cases can still be...
Why do products need accurate labels?
When buying products, it's clear why those products need to have accurate labels. Without them, consumers like yourself will not be able to find the proper products, and sales will decline. However, from a legal perspective, the accuracy of such labels is even more...
G20 summit detentions focus of class action appeal
Two lower courts have already ruled on two lawsuits that came about out of the 2010 G20 summit. The Court of Appeal will rule as to whether the two lawsuits can be certified as class actions, something the police authorities believe should not occur.The lawsuits deal...
How do product recalls happen?
When a consumer buys a product, he or she expects that product to be safe to use or consume. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, which may warrant a product recall. There is a process that is followed in order for a product to be recalled, although motor...
Police officer named in lawsuit regarding false charges
A lawsuit has been filed against a police officer in Ontario, and the allegations it makes could carry large ramifications. The suit is asking for around $2.4 million. The whole thing revolves around an affair that two people had for about eight months. Eventually,...
