Kugler Kandestin Recognized in Benchmark Litigation Canada 2022
The firm, which was acknowledged for its work in the field of dispute resolution, is very proud of the recognition of the following lawyers as “Litigation Stars” in various practice areas in the 2022 edition of Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys, a leading guide to Canada’s top litigation…
Read MoreKugler Kandestin helps Inuit youth in Nunavik bring class action against governments of Canada and Quebec over discriminatory underfunding
Kugler Kandestin, Sotos LLP and Coupal Chauvelot, S.A. have filed an application for authorization to institute a class action in the Superior Court of Québec on behalf of Inuit youth who have suffered from the federal and provincial governments’ discriminatory underfunding of Inuit child and family services. READ MORE
Read MoreFollowing Court of Appeal Judgment, Kugler Kandestin files $294 million class action against Québec Government on behalf of thousands of vulnerable individuals in Nunavik, the majority of whom are Inuit
Kugler Kandestin is thrilled to announce that it has filed with Coupal Chauvelot, S.A. a class action on behalf of Nunavik detainees, after the Court of Appeal reversed the Superior Court’s judgment on authorization and authorized a class action claiming damages and punitive damages against the Government of Québec. READ MORE
Read MoreKugler Kandestin concludes historic agreement in principle of $20 billion to settle Millenium Scoop and Jordan’s Principle class actions
Kugler Kandestin is very pleased to announce that a $20 billion agreement in principle has been reached regarding the Millenium Scoop and Jordan’s Principle class actions. This agreement in principle promises compensation to First Nations youth who, as a result of a systemically underfunded First Nations child welfare system, were removed from their homes on…
Read MoreSettlement of class actions related to the personal information breach announced by Desjardins in 2019
Kugler Kandestin and Siskinds Desmeules, attorneys for class members, are very pleased to report that a settlement agreement has been reached with the Fédération des Caisses Desjardins du Québec in connection with the class actions related to the personal information breach announced by Desjardins in June 2019. The settlement agreement will be submitted to the…
Read MoreThe Court of Appeal of Quebec refuses to grant leave to appeal the judgment authorizing Kugler Kandestin to file a 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 Court of Appeal of Quebec has refused to grant leave to appeal the judgment authorizing Kugler Kandestin to file a class action against L’Unique Assurances Générales Inc. on behalf of all businesses insured by L’Unique and engaged in the practice of dentistry or a subspeciality of dentistry…
Read MoreKugler 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 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…
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