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Dear friends, Please be advised that while our office is currently closed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kugler Kandestin LLP continues to work hard to take care of our clients, our team, and our community. Our entire team of lawyers and support staff are working remotely to ensure that we continue to provide you…

Kugler Kandestin and Siskinds Desmeules file amended application for authorization to institute a class action against Desjardins in connection with massive data breach

Kugler Kandestin is thrilled to announce that the Quebec Superior Court has authorized the institution of a class action against the legal entities forming the Brothers of the Sacred-Heart on behalf of all victims throughout Quebec who were sexually abused by a member of the religious order.

Kugler Kandestin and the numerous victims of sexual abuse that have contacted the firm are rejoicing in this decision.  The Judgment will allow Kugler Kandestin to proceed with a class action lawsuit claiming significant compensatory damages for each victim, as well as punitive damages in the amount of $15 million. Many victims have communicated with…

The Best Lawyers in Canada 2020 Recognizes Kugler Kandestin Lawyers

We are proud to report the recognition of the following 10 Kugler Kandestin lawyers across 13 areas of practice: Pierre Boivin  – Class Action Litigation Michael Gaon – Equipment Finance Law Gerald F. Kandestin – Asset-Based Lending Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law Gordon Kugler – Bet-the-Company Litigation, Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insurance…

Class action filed on behalf of detainees in Nunavik for violation of constitutional rights

Kugler Kandestin is collaborating with Coupal Chauvelot in a class action proceeding against the Attorney General of Quebec for the systematic violation of detainees’ constitutional rights in Nunavik. This class action seeks compensation for individuals who were detained and denied the right to be brought before a judge within three clear days of their appearance…

Kugler Kandestin obtains a major victory at the Supreme Court of Canada in favour of victims of sexual abuse in Quebec

June 7, 2019 We are extremely pleased to report that the Supreme Court of Canada has rendered a landmark decision in favour of victims of sexual abuse. The Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling resolves a controversy arising from an amendment to the Civil Code of Quebec in 2013 regarding the delays for abuse victims to institute a…