Current Cases

Advanced Bionics HiRes Cochlear Implants

This proposed class action is brought against Advanced Bionics and related companies in respect of its HiRes Ultra and HiRes Ultra 3D cochlear implants, which were recalled by the manufacturer in February 2020. The defective devices have and will result in many patients requiring revision surgery to replace the defective device.

Airlines Flight Cancellation

Action against Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, Pacific Coastal Airlines and Swoop airlines for breach of the common law and provincial consumer protection laws for failure to provide refunds to consumers who purchased airfares for travel scheduled during the COVID-19 pandemic, retroactive to March 1, 2020.

Alterna Savings and Credit Union Limited et al

Action against Alterna Savings and Credit Union Ltd. and its subsidiary for charging multiple NSF Fees.

Amazon Delivery Drivers

Action for alleged failure to pay minimum employment standards entitlements and misclassification of Amazon delivery drivers in Canada since 2016.

Apple (iTunes) Gift Cards

Action against Apple Inc., Apple Value Services, LLC, and Apple Canada Inc. for breach of contract, negligence and breach of provincial consumer protection laws and the Competition Act for facilitating gift card scams and misleading victims to believe that funds lost to scammers are irrecoverable.

Aurora Cannabis: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

This proposed class action is brought against Aurora Cannabis Inc. and its subsidiaries Aurora Cannabis Enterprises Inc. and MedReleaf Corp., on behalf of a proposed class of all Canadians who purchased the Defendants’ cannabis products after February 1, 2014, and a subclass of all Class Members who developed Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) after consuming the Defendants’ cannabis products.

Auto Parts

Over 40 actions for price fixing and bid rigging against manufacturers of various auto parts on behalf of vehicle purchasers and direct purchasers of auto parts from 1999 to 2014.

Bell Canada Prison Calls

Action for breach of Ontario consumer protection and other laws on behalf of persons currently or formerly incarcerated in an Ontario correctional facility and all persons in Canada who accepted and paid for a collect call originating from a person incarcerated in an Ontario correctional facility.

Birth Alerts (Ontario)

This proposed class action against the Government of Ontario and Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies (“CASs”) alleges that the use of birth alerts/notifications violated the privacy and Charter rights of pregnant persons.

CIBC Unpaid Overtime

Action for alleged failure to pay overtime against CIBC on behalf of CIBC branches’ front-line customer service employees since 1993.

Cold Medicine

Action on behalf of purchasers of cold medicines (including Benylin, DayQuil, NeoCitran, Robitussin, and Tylenol) for misrepresenting that those medicines treated congestion.

Concrete Admixture Price-Fixing

Action on behalf of purchasers of cement additives, concrete admixtures, and products containing either of those for the breach of Canadian competition laws that prohibit price-fixing.

Condominium Corporations

Action on behalf of condominium corporations for damages sustained as a result of alleged bid-rigging and anti-competitive conduct by contractors in respect of common element refurbishments carried out from 2006 to end of 2016.

Coroner (retained organs)

This is a proposed class action brought against the Ontario Government on behalf of the next of kin of individuals who where subjects of coroner’s investigations, in cases where the pathologists removed and kept organs and tissues of the deceased, and did not return those to the next of kin, or advise that the organs had been retained. This practice is alleged to have occurred between 1974 to June 14, 2010.

Crown Crest Leasing and Peoples Trust Company

Action for breach of consumer protection law against Crown Crest and Peoples Trust Company on behalf of consumers who entered into HVAC agreements where Crown Crest registered a notice of security interest against their home title.

Crown Wards (Ontario)

This certified class action is brought against the Government of Ontario for its failure to advise Ontario Crown wards who suffered criminal abuse, neglect or other tortious acts, before or during their wardship, of their rights to commence lawsuits and/or applications to the (now discontinued) Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, as well as for the Government of Ontario’s failure, in certain circumstances, to take steps to protect Crown Wards’ legal rights, including asserting claims for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.

Discrimination against Disabled Students receiving ODSP

Action against the Ontario government for discrimination against students in receipt of the Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities (CSG-D).

Dr. Jugenburg (Dr. 6ix) Privacy Breach

This certified privacy class action is brought against Dr. Martin Jugenburg and his professional corporation on behalf of all patients who attended at the Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute from January 1, 2017 to December 13, 2018.

Equifax Canada Co. and Equifax Inc.

Action for breach of privacy, contract, and consumer rights against Equifax on behalf of Canadians affected by a 2017 data breach.

Farmed Atlantic Salmon

Action on behalf of Canadian purchasers of farmed Atlantic salmon for the breach of Canadian competition laws that prohibit price-fixing.

FinanceIt and VaultPay Loans

Action on behalf of consumers affected by loan agreements with FinanceIt regarding HVAC and home improvement goods and services.

First Nations Bands

Action against the government of Canada for preventing First Nations bands from raising their children and passing on their culture since 1992.

First Nations Youth and Families

This case seeks compensation for systematic discrimination against certain First Nations children by the federal government of Canada since 1991 while those children were living on reserve.

Foreign Exchange Manipulation (FOREX)

Action for alleged conspiracy to manipulate the foreign exchange market against various financial institutions on behalf of persons in Canada who transacted in foreign exchange instruments from 2003 until 2013.

Fortress Syndicated Mortgages – Sutton, Orchard, Harmony Simcoe, Progress, Collier Centre

Five proposed class actions have been commenced relating to Fortress’ syndicated mortgage loans on the developments called (1) Collier Centre – in respect of the 2012 syndicated mortgage loan only; (2) Progress Manors Ten88; (3) Sutton/The Link; (4) Harmony Village Lake Simcoe/The Kemp; and (5) Orchard Calgary – only in respect of the charge registered as Registration No. 141 112 373.

Fragrance Price Fixing

Action on behalf of Canadian purchasers of fragrances and products containing fragrances for the breach of Canadian competition laws that prohibit price-fixing.

Global Learning Group Inc.

This certified class action is brought on behalf of Canadian taxpayers who suffered damages as a result of their participation in the GLGI charitable donation program between 2004-2014.

Gold Price Manipulation

Action for alleged conspiracy to manipulate the global gold markets against various financial institutions on behalf of persons in Canada who transacted in gold market instruments from 2004 until 2014.

Google & Facebook Advertising

Action against Google and Facebook for rigging auctions in the market for digital display advertising, on behalf of publishers who sold digital ad space and advertisers who purchased digital ad space using Google’s or Facebook’s advertising tools.

Indigenous Youth and Families

These cases seek compensation against Canada and various provinces for (1) operating child services in a manner that discriminates against Indigenous children; and (2) failing to provide Indigenous children with essential services.

Keurig K-Cups

Action against Keurig for falsely claiming that K-Cups are recyclable on behalf of persons who purchased K-Cups or Keurig coffee machines since April 15, 2016.

LivaNova – Sorin 3T Heater-Cooler

This certified class action is brought on behalf of every person in Canada, who underwent open chest cardiac surgery during which the Sorin 3T Heater-Cooler System (“HCU”) was used after January 1, 2010 and before the last day the affected HCU was taken out of service at each hospital. These individuals may have been exposed to a deadly M. chimaera bacteria in the HCU, which is manufactured by Sorin and distributed by LivaNova.

MINI Cooper Power Steering

This certified class action is brought against BMW AG and BMW Canada, on behalf of thousands of Canadian owners and lessees of certain 2002-2008 model year MINI Cooper vehicles which contain allegedly defective power steering systems.

Mackenzie Financial Corporation

This action arises as a result of a large scale cyberattack and data breach that occurred in January 2023, resulting in the breach of highly sensitive and personal financial information of thousands of Canadian investors.

McKinsey Opioids

Action for allegedly masterminding a conspiracy to hook Canadians on prescription opioids by counselling pharmaceutical manufacturers to misrepresent that opioids are not addictive and to drive demand through prescription abuse.

Merchant Law Group - GLGI Fees

This proposed class action is brought against Merchant Law Group LLP and alleges that the firm collected payments from over 3,500 former Global Learning Gifting Initiative participants through misrepresentations, and then used the payments improperly, rather than for the intended purpose of financing the reasonable costs of the proposed class action.

Philips CPAP Machines

Action against Philips for allegedly selling respiratory and sleep therapy devices that can cause cancer and respiratory damage.

Pornhub

Action against MindGeek (operator of Pornhub, YouPorn and other pornographic websites) for its alleged illegal dissemination of intimate videos and photos. The action is on behalf of all persons, world-wide, whose intimate videos or photos were posted without their consent between 2007 and the date the class action is certified.

Quebec Indigenous School Abuse

Action on behalf of Indigenous children in Québec who were abused while at an industrial school, a youth protection school, a reception centre, a rehabilitation centre, or a detention centre since October 1, 1950.

Rogers Credit Check Privacy Breach

This proposed privacy breach class action is brought against Rogers Communications Inc. and Rogers Bank for their practice of conducting soft credit checks on Rogers Communications customers, without their consent to determine if the customers should be pre-approved for a Rogers Bank credit card.

SSA Bonds

Action for alleged conspiracy to manipulate the price of supranational, sub-sovereign, and agency (SSA) bonds against various financial institutions on behalf of persons in Canada who transacted in the SSA bond market from 2005 until 2015.

Silver Price Manipulation

Action for alleged conspiracy to manipulate the global silver markets against various institutions on behalf of persons in Canada who transacted in silver market instruments from 1999 until 2014.

Starter Batteries

Action on behalf of Canadian purchasers of car starter batteries for breach of Canadian competition laws that prohibit price fixing from 2004 to September 2017.

Student Loan Discrimination

Action against the government of Canada for imposing higher costs on students with permanent disabilities under the Canada Student Loans Program.

Suboxone® Dental Decay

Action on behalf of patients prescribed Suboxone who suffered tooth decay and similar complications.

TD Bank Stock Drop

Action on behalf of shareholders who purchased TD Bank stocks between August 26, 2021 and April 29, 2024.

Ticketmaster

Action for breach of competition and consumer protection laws against Ticketmaster on behalf of purchasers of resold tickets for live events in Canada.

Victoria Gold Securities

This claim alleges that Victoria Gold misrepresented its environmental compliance leading up to, and following, the June 24, 2024 collapse of the Eagle Gold mine’s heap leach pad causing investors millions of dollars in losses.

Wyldewood Creek Condo Project

Action for unlawful termination of purchase agreements relating to Wyldewood Creek in Collingwood, Ontario.

Youth Detention Strip Searches

Action on behalf of youth detained at Ontario youth custody facilities who were subjected to routine strip searches that are alleged to be tortious and unconstitutional.

Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School

This proposed class action against the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan relates to the Île-à-la-Crosse residential school, which was excluded from previous Indigenous residential school class action settlements. The plaintiffs are suing for damages on behalf of all school survivors and their family members.

Advanced Bionics HiRes Cochlear Implants

Airlines Flight Cancellation

Alterna Savings and Credit Union Limited et al

Amazon Delivery Drivers

Apple (iTunes) Gift Cards

Aurora Cannabis: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Auto Parts

Bell Canada Prison Calls

Birth Alerts (Ontario)

CIBC Unpaid Overtime

Cold Medicine

Concrete Admixture Price-Fixing

Condominium Corporations

Coroner (retained organs)

Crown Crest Leasing and Peoples Trust Company

Crown Wards (Ontario)

Discrimination against Disabled Students receiving ODSP

Dr. Jugenburg (Dr. 6ix) Privacy Breach

Equifax Canada Co. and Equifax Inc.

Farmed Atlantic Salmon

FinanceIt and VaultPay Loans

First Nations Bands

First Nations Youth and Families

Foreign Exchange Manipulation (FOREX)

Fortress Syndicated Mortgages – Sutton, Orchard, Harmony Simcoe, Progress, Collier Centre

Fragrance Price Fixing

Global Learning Group Inc.

Gold Price Manipulation

Google & Facebook Advertising

Indigenous Youth and Families

Keurig K-Cups

LivaNova – Sorin 3T Heater-Cooler

MINI Cooper Power Steering

Mackenzie Financial Corporation

McKinsey Opioids

Merchant Law Group - GLGI Fees

Philips CPAP Machines

Pornhub

Quebec Indigenous School Abuse

Rogers Credit Check Privacy Breach

SSA Bonds

Silver Price Manipulation

Starter Batteries

Student Loan Discrimination

Suboxone® Dental Decay

TD Bank Stock Drop

Ticketmaster

Victoria Gold Securities

Wyldewood Creek Condo Project

Youth Detention Strip Searches

Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School