Settlement 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 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 authorized to file class action on behalf of the victims of sexual assault committed by former hockey coach François Lamarre
May 17, 2021 (updated as of June 22, 2021) Kugler Kandestin is thrilled to announce that the Superior Court of Québec has authorized the filing of a class action against the City of Longueuil and the estate of the late François Lamarre, on behalf of all persons who were sexually abused by the late François Lamarre while he…
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 MoreKugler Kandestin lawyers recognized in the 2021 edition of Benchmark Canada
The firm is extremely proud of the recognition of the following lawyers as “Litigation Stars” in various practice areas in the 2021 edition of Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys, a leading guide to Canada’s top litigation firms and attorneys, and of the recognition of Olivera Pajani as a “Future Star”: Pierre…
Read More2021 Canadian Lexpert Directory Recognizes Kugler Kandestin Lawyers
Kugler Kandestin is proud to announce the recognition of its lawyers as leading practitioners. The 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, a pre-eminent directory of legal practitioners in Canada, recognizes the following Kugler Kandestin lawyers as leaders in their respective fields: Michael Gaon – Banking & Financial Institutions Gerald F. Kandestin – Banking & Financial Institutions, Insolvency (Financial Restructuring),…
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…
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