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Following 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

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The 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…

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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…

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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 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…

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Kugler 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…

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Kugler 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: Pierre Boivin Robert Kugler Stuart Kugler Sandra Mastrogiuseppe David Stolow…

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2021 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),…

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Kugler Kandestin Shortlisted for 2021 Benchmark Canada Awards

Kugler Kandestin is very proud to have been shortlisted as a finalist for Benchmark Canada’s 2021 Awards in the category of Plaintiff Law Firm of the Year. In addition, the firm congratulates Robert Kugler, who is a finalist in the category of Plaintiff Litigator of the Year. The winners will be announced on May 12, 2021. These nominations…

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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…

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Kugler 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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Authorization of class action against the Attorney General of Quebec for violations of detainees’ Charter right to the presumption of innocence and reasonable bail

We are very pleased to announce that the Superior Court of Quebec has rendered a judgment authorizing this class action brought against the Attorney General of Québec for the systematic violation of the right of detainees in Québec to have their detention reviewed by a judge in accordance with the Criminal Code. Kugler Kandestin is…

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COVID-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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Kugler Kandestin Lawyers Recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2021

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…

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Best 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,…

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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…

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Kugler Kandestin lawyers recognized in the 2020 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 2020 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: Pierre Boivin Robert Kugler Stuart Kugler Sandra Mastrogiuseppe David Stolow…

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Court authorizes Class Action Against Federal Express Canada Corporation

By judgment dated December 20, 2018, the Superior Court of Quebec authorized the institution of a class action against Federal Express Canada Corporation (“FedEx”) on behalf of Quebec consumers and legal persons who, from September 21, 2017, until December 20, 2018, were charged and paid customs duties and/or processing fees collected by FedEx in respect of the…

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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…

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The 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…

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2019 Canadian Lexpert Directory Recognizes Kugler Kandestin Lawyers

Kugler Kandestin is proud to announce the recognition of its lawyers as leading practitioners. The 2019 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: Gordon Kugler – Product Liability Litigation, Professional Liability, Insurance Litigation, and Corporate Commercial Litigation Gerald F….

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Court 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.

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Kugler Kandestin named Plaintiff Firm of the Year by Benchmark Canada

The firm is extremely proud of this recognition and that of five of its lawyers as “Litigation Stars”. At an award ceremony held in March 2019, Kugler Kandestin was recognized as the Plaintiff firm of the year.  Kugler Kandestin was selected based on research conducted through extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists and their clients…

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Kugler Kandestin shortlisted for three Benchmark Canada Litigation Awards

Kugler Kandestin is proud to announce that it has been recognized and shortlisted for three Benchmark Canada Litigation Awards in the following categories: Law firm of the year, Québec Plaintiff firm of the year, Québec Robert Kugler, Plaintiff (Class Action) attorney of the year, Québec Nominees are selected  based on research conducted through extensive interviews…

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Lexpert and Benchmark Litigation Recognize Kugler Kandestin Lawyers

Kugler Kandestin is proud to announce the following recognition of its lawyers. The 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, a pre-eminent directory of legal practitioners in Canada, recognized the following Kugler Kandestin lawyers as leaders in their respective fields: Gordon Kugler (Product Liability and Litigation-Commercial Insurance Litigation), Gerald F. Kandestin (Insolvency & Financial Restructuring), Stuart Kugler (Medical Negligence), and Robert Kugler (Class Actions and Corporate Commercial Litigation)….

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Kugler Kandestin represents senior secured and DIP lender in successful restructuring under the CCAA and CBCA

AZZIMOV INC. is an innovative creator of marketplace and merchandising software focused on leveraging artificial intelligence through machine learning for application for e-commerce sites and e-marketplaces. It recently completed a successful debt and equity restructuring under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Canada Business Corporations Act. Kugler Kandestin represented Azzimov’s senior security and DIP…

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Kugler Kandestin files a class action on behalf of Quebec consumers against Expedia, Inc. and other affiliated entities

Kugler Kandestin files a class action against Expedia, Inc., Corporation Expedia Canada, Hotels.com LP, Travelscape LLC and Tour East Holidays (Canada) Inc. On January 10, 2018, Kugler Kandestin filed an Application for authorization to institute a class action on behalf of Quebec consumers who reserved a hotel room via Expedia.ca, Hotels.com or Travelocity.ca, and who…

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Kugler Kandestin files class action for defective Norton products

On December 1, 2017, Kugler Kandestin filed an application for authorization to institute a class action on behalf of Québec consumers who purchased and used under license from Symantec, between July 24, 2010 and June 27, 2016, the following products: Norton™AntiVirus, Norton™Internet Security, Norton™Security, Norton™Security with Backup, Norton 360™ or Norton™One (the “Norton Products”).

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New sexual abuse Class Action launched against the “Servites de Marie” Religious Order and Collège Notre-Dame des Servites in Ayer’s Cliff

On December 8, 2017, Kugler Kandestin notified a Modified Application for Authorization to Institute a Class Action on behalf of victims of sexual abuse perpetrated by religious members of the “Servites de Marie” Congregation, at the time that they administered Collège Notre-Dame des Servites in Ayer’s Cliff, including Father Jacques Desgrandchamps, Father Robert Desloges, Father André Cotton, Father Yvon Chalifoux, Father Bernard Lajeunesse, Brother Michel Lussier, Brother Gilles Poirier, Brother André-Marie Syrard, and Father Raymond Délisle.

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Kugler Kandestin files class action claiming millions of dollars for victims of sexual abuse committed by Brothers of Sacred Heart at Collège Mont Sacré-Coeur in Granby

The class action seeks to enable access to justice to numerous people who were victims of sexual abuse during their childhood, by religious members of the Brothers of Sacred Heart associated with Collège Mont-Sacré-Coeur in Granby. The class action alleges that the reprehensible and unacceptable sexual abuse was perpetrated systematically for several decades by at…

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Kugler Kandestin Recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2018

Kugler Kandestin is proud  to announce that 8 of its lawyers have been included in the 2018 edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada across 13 areas of specialization. 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…

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Appeals dismissed in important $8 million hockey injury judgment

On February 1, 2016, Kugler Kandestin obtained an $8 million judgment in favour of Andrew Zaccardo and his family. Andrew was rendered a tetraplegic as a result of being checked into the boards from behind, head-first, during a Midget AA hockey game when he was 16 years old. Québec Superior Court Justice Daniel Payette ruled…

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Important $8 million hockey injury judgment

Kugler Kandestin has obtained an $8 million judgment in favour of Andrew Zaccardo and his family. Andrew was rendered a tetraplegic as a result of being checked from behind into the boards during a Midget AA hockey game, when he was 16 years old. By judgment dated February 1, 2016, Quebec Superior Court Justice Daniel…

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Kugler Kandestin represents Laura’s Shoppe (P.V.) Inc. in its successful restructuring

Four months after filing for protection pursuant to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, Canadian retailer, Laura’s Shoppe (P.V.) Inc. has successfully completed its restructuring. By judgment of November 27, 2015, the Québec Superior Court sanctioned and approved Laura’s plan of compromise and arrangement that was overwhelmingly approved by Laura’s creditors. Kugler Kandestin represented Laura throughout…

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Class actions: What you need to know about recovering damages

David Stolow and Robert Kugler’s article about the critical stage of recovery in Quebec class actions (“L’étape du recouvrement en matière de recours collectif: les enjeux et les objectifs sociaux”) has been published in the October 2015 edition (Vol. 11, No. 1) of the Canadian Class Action Review, a leading Canadian class action journal. To…

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Best Lawyers in Canada® recognizes Kugler Kandestin lawyers

  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 Law, Legal Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Law Sandra Mastrogiuseppe – Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial Litigation David Stolow –…

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A Positive Step Forward for Victims and Families affected by the Lac-Mégantic disaster

Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Canada Co.’s (“MMAC”) Plan of Arrangement, providing for an indemnity fund in excess of $430 million to be distributed amongst the victims and families affected by the Lac-Mégantic tragedy, was unanimously approved by its creditors and currently awaits Court approval. Kugler Kandestin represents the U.S. Chapter 11 trustee of MMAC’s parent…

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