Kugler Kandestin obtains favorable judgment for family in complex medical malpractice cerebral palsy case

Kugler Kandestin represented the family of a child who was born with cerebral palsy, in a complex medical malpractice litigation. On March 31, 2021, the Québec Superior Court rendered a judgment declaring the two Defendants, the treating doctor and the Hospital, fully liable to compensate the family for the child’s devastating medical condition. The Court…

Kugler Kandestin lawyers recognized in the 2021 edition of Benchmark Canada

2021 Canadian Lexpert Directory Recognizes Kugler Kandestin Lawyers

Kugler Kandestin is proud to announce the recognition of its lawyers as leading practitioners. The 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, a pre-eminent directory of legal practitioners in Canada, recognizes the following Kugler Kandestin lawyers as leaders in their respective fields: Michael Gaon –  Banking & Financial Institutions Gerald F. Kandestin – Banking & Financial Institutions, Insolvency (Financial Restructuring),…

Kugler Kandestin Shortlisted for 2021 Benchmark Canada Awards

Kugler Kandestin is very proud to have been shortlisted as a finalist for Benchmark Canada’s 2021 Awards in the category of Plaintiff Law Firm of the Year. In addition, the firm congratulates Robert Kugler, who is a finalist in the category of Plaintiff Litigator of the Year. The winners will be announced on May 12, 2021. These nominations…

Kugler Kandestin delivers settlement of $5,500,000 in the class action against CHSLD Herron

March 31, 2021: Settlement of $ 5.5 million for the CHSLD Herron Class Action We are very happy to announce that a settlement of the Class action involving CHSLD Herron has been reached. In virtue of the settlement, the Defendants will pay a total amount of $ 5.5 million to be distributed to Class members…

Kugler Kandestin files class action on behalf of victims of sexual abuse perpetrated by former hockey coach François Lamarre

September 1, 2020 Kugler Kandestin has filed an Application for Authorization to Institute a Class Action on behalf of individuals who were sexually abused by the late François Lamarre while he was a hockey coach in and for the City of Greenfield Park (Longueuil). The Application for Authorization alleges that François Lamarre engaged in reprehensible…