Kugler Kandestin commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In honor of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we remember the lost children and the survivors of residential schools. Inspired by their resilience, we are committed to building a better future for all Indigenous peoples. A donation has been made by our firm to the Centre de Santé Mino-Tehewin in…
Read MoreKugler Kandestin authorized to file class action against L’Unique Assurances Générales Inc. for failing to indemnify dental clinics for their business interruption losses arising from COVID-19.
Kugler Kandestin authorized to file class action against L’Unique Assurances Générales Inc. for failing to indemnify dental clinics for their business interruption losses arising from COVID-19. Kugler Kandestin is pleased to announce that the Quebec Superior Court authorized the filing of a class action against L’Unique Assurances Générales Inc. on behalf of : all businesses…
Read MoreSuperior Court approves $60 million settlement of class actions against the Brothers of Sacred-Heart
Kugler Kandestin has the immense pleasure to announce that on September 2, 2021, the Superior Court rendered a Judgment approving a settlement of $60 million in the Class actions against the Brothers of Sacred-Heart. For further information, read more.
Read MoreBest Lawyers in Canada 2022 recognizes Kugler Kandestin Lawyers
We are proud to report the recognition of the following 10 Kugler Kandestin lawyers across 14 areas of practice: Pierre Boivin – Class Action Litigation Michael Gaon – Equipment Finance Law, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring 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,…
Read MoreKugler Kandestin authorized to file class action on behalf of the victims of sexual assault committed by former hockey coach François Lamarre
August 6, 2021 Kugler Kandestin files a class action lawsuit claiming compensatory damages for each victim, as well as punitive and exemplary damages in the amount of $10 million. The class action lawsuit seeks to enable access to justice to the persons who were sexually abused by the late François Lamarre while he was the coach of the municipal…
Read MoreSettlement reached in the class action against Servites de Marie and Collège Servite
We are pleased to announce a very important development. A settlement was reached whereby the Defendants will pay a total amount of $11,600,000, which represents virtually the entire value of their assets. For further information on the terms of the settlement and the claims process, read more.
Read MoreKugler Kandestin delivers settlement of $5,500,000 in the class action against CHSLD Herron
CHSLD Herron Settlement Agreement approved by the Court We are pleased to announce that on May 6th, 2021, the Honorable Justice Donald Bisson of the Superior Court of Quebec rendered judgment approving the 5.5 million dollar settlement of this case. The settlement is for the benefit of: “All individuals resident in the CHSLD Herron at any time…
Read MoreKugler 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…
Read MoreSettlement reached in the class actions against Les Frères du Sacré-Coeur
We are pleased to announce a very important development. A settlement was reached whereby the Defendants will pay a total amount of $60 millions. For further information on the terms of the settlement and the claims process, read more.
Read MoreClass 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…
Read MoreKugler Kandestin and Siskinds Desmeules file amended application for authorization to institute a class action against Desjardins in connection with massive data breach
Update January 24, 2020: Today, we sent an email to class members who have communicated with us to date in order to advise them of recent developments with respect to the Desjardins data breach class action. In summary, on January 20, 2020, the attorneys for class members (Siskinds and Kugler Kandestin) filed with the Court a joint Application…
Read MoreCOVID-19
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…
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