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…

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Class action authorized against Les Soeurs de la Charité and the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale

Victims of sexual, physical and psychological abuse suffered at Mont d’Youville Important development We are pleased to announce that, on August 6, 2020, the Honourable Étienne Parent, J.S.C., rendered a Judgment authorizing our application for authorization to institute a class action for the benefit of the following class (hereinafter, “Class”): « All persons or successions of…

Major Development: Quebec to retroactively abolish limitation periods (prescription) in sexual abuse lawsuits

The minister of justice announces the abolition of prescription as a ground of defence to civil actions claiming damages against religious communities and other organizations. Montreal, June 4, 2020 The Minister of Justice Sonia Lebel announced the tabling of Bill 55 “An Act to amend the Civil Code, in particular to make civil actions for…

Kugler Kandestin files class action to seek compensation for the residents, and their family members, of CHSLD Herron

April 17, 2020 Kugler Kandestin has filed an Application for Authorization to Institute a Class Action and Obtain the Status of Representative concerning the maltreatment of residents of the CHSLD Herron. The Application alleges that the CHSLD Herron acted recklessly and showed a wanton disregard for the life, safety and dignity of its residents. On…

Kugler Kandestin files class action against L’Unique Assurances Générales Inc. for failing to indemnify dental clinics for their business interruption losses due to COVID-19

Kugler Kandestin has filed an Application for Authorization to Institute a Class Action and to Obtain the Status of Representative in the matter of Centre Dentaire Boulevard Galeries d’Anjou Inc. vs. L’Unique Assurances Générales Inc. (“L’Unique”). This Application for Authorization relates to the fact that dental clinics in Quebec have had to close, reduce or interrupt…