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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreClass 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…
Read MoreKugler Kandestin files class action against the Desjardins Group in connection with massive data breach of close to 3 million members
Update July 5, 2019: On July 5, 2019, we sent an email to class members who have communicated with us to date in order to respond to questions with respect to the class action. We invite you to read our email by clicking here. On June 21, 2019, Kugler Kandestin, in conjunction with LPC Avocats…
Read MoreKugler 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…
Read MoreCourt authorizes class action for defective Norton products
We are pleased to announce that Judge François P. Duprat of the Superior Court of Quebec granted the Re-amended motion for authorization to file a class action that we are handling on behalf of all Quebec consumers who purchased and/or licensed certain Norton products.
Read MoreCourt authorizes class action concerning Expedia.ca, Hotels.com and Travelocity.ca websites
Update – March 8, 2019. We are pleased to announce that Justice Chantal Lamarche of the Superior Court of Quebec has granted the Application for authorization to institute a class action that we are advancing on behalf of all Quebec consumers who have made a hotel reservation via one of the websites…
Read MoreKugler Kandestin, in collaboration with Sotos LLP, files class action lawsuit against the federal government for discrimination in the funding of First Nations child and family services.
Kugler Kandestinand Sotos LLP have filed a class action in Federal Court on behalf of First Nations youth who have been the victims of the federal government’s discriminatory underfunding of First Nations child and family services.
Read MoreNew Application for Authorization to Institute a Class Action on behalf of individuals who were sexually abused by religious members of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart across Québec
The Application alleges that the sexual abuse was perpetrated over decades in many establishments throughout Québec.
Read MoreCourt authorizes Class Action Against Sirius XM Canada Inc.
Quebec consumers given permission to sue for an estimated $100 million in unlawful fee increases since September 1, 2013 and other damages.
Read MoreCourt of Appeal of Quebec confirms $14 billion damages award against Canadian tobacco industry giants
Kugler Kandestin, who is handling, in collaboration with two other law firms, two Class Actions filed in 1998 against Canada’s three largest tobacco manufacturers, Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd (“ITL”), Rothmans Benson & Hedges Inc. (“RBH”), and JTI-McDonald Corp. (“JTI”), is pleased to announce that on March 1, 2019, 5 judges of the Court of Appeal…
Read MoreCourt authorizes class action against Gilbert Rozon
Sexual abuse victims given green light to claim compensatory damages and $10 million of punitive damages.
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