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It is always unfortunate when someone is injured on the job. But when a personal injury turns fatal, it becomes a terrible tragedy and a burden on the family of the victim. An Ontario man recently lost his life at work in an unusual accident still under...
One of the most significant hallmarks for success in any class action litigation is having a team of lawyers who never give up. Many class action suits go on for a long time before they are resolved. What plaintiffs need most during this time is an active legal team...
It is safe to say that most Ontario residents know at least a little about what happened to some of the patients at Oak Ridge, a forensic mental health facility in this Province. Some of the horrors that allegedly occurred at Oak Ridge include outright torture, sleep...
By Joel Rochon and Suzanne ChiodoOn October 20, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Endean v. BC, in which it held that class actions judges could, in certain circumstances, sit outside their jurisdiction. The decision opens the door to...
The Oak Ridge facility was supposed to treat mental health patients, giving them the assistance they needed, but many have been claiming that they were actually subjected to such brutal treatment while at the facility that it should be viewed as torture. The cases...
You would probably have to turn over a lot of rocks to find a single resident of Canada who has never heard of the Lac-Mégantic train disaster. Three years ago, a train hauling oil tankers derailed and exploded, leaving 47 people dead and the town of the...
Talcum powder has been used for generations. People use it to keep their bodies dry and mothers use it help fight diaper rash. While it would seem that the use of talc is benign, there exists strong links to ovarian cancer in women who use these products on a regular,...
Most people don't think twice about their contact solution. They just use it briefly at the end of the day to wash the contacts and store them away, then they're done with it until the morning. It's a very small part of their day. However, it could have a huge impact...
There is a reason companies are required to disclose information about their enterprise when trading on the stock market. Accurate disclosure ensures all potential investors are as aware of any risks as possible. Failure to disclose or to wilfully misrepresent can be...
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...
