Class Actions - News & Media

• Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Excellence Recognized in 2023 Lexpert Directory

  Following comprehensive peer review surveys and interviews with senior members in the legal profession, the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has recognized 31 of the firm’s expert litigators for their experience, knowledge, and precision, with 108 rankings spanning 17 practice areas.

  March 1, 2023
• Decision on Costs in Class Action Engaging Public Interest ‘furthers Access to Justice’: Counsel

  Paul-Erik Veel and Drew Black, successfully represented the Law Foundation of Ontario in a recent Court of Appeal decision which confirms a broad interpretation as to what kinds of class actions count as public interest cases. The Lawyer's Daily wrote a feature on the decision.

  Paul-Erik Veel & Drew Black | December 23, 2022
• The Class Actions Certification Pendulum Is Swinging Back, Say Lawyers

  In the latest Lexpert Special Edition on Litigation, Paul-Erik Veel shared his expert insights on class actions certification.

  Paul-Erik Veel | November 23, 2022
• Monique Jilesen joins Class Proceedings Committee

  Monique Jilesen will bring her extensive and formidable experience to the Law Foundation of Ontario's Class Proceedings Committee. 

  Monique Jilesen | October 27, 2022
• Lenczner Slaght Ranked Band 1 in Chambers Canada for 5th Consecutive Year

  Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators continue to be recognized in the latest edition of world-renowned directory, Chambers & Partners.

  September 29, 2022
• Lenczner Slaght Litigators Recognized Among the Best Lawyers in Canada

  In the latest edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, 39 of our expert litigators are recognized by their peers for their expertise across 24 practice areas.

  August 25, 2022
• Lenczner Slaght Litigators Elected to The Advocates’ Society’s Leadership

  We are pleased to announce that Brendan Morrison, Christopher Yung, Paul-Erik Veel, Andrew Parley, Nina Bombier, and Anne Posno will be serving prominent executive positions at The Advocates’ Society, a preeminent organization dedicated to promoting effective advocacy and access to justice.

  June 28, 2022
• The 2022 Lexpert Directory Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Excellence

  31 of our expert litigators are recognized by their peers as the foremost practitioners across 18 fields.

  February 25, 2022
• Lenczner Slaght’s 21st Year at the Centre of the Lexpert Bull’s Eye

  Lenczner Slaght continues to be recognized as the #1 firm in Toronto for Litigation and Commercial Litigation by the 2022 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.

  January 6, 2022
• Mercedes-Benz Settles Canadian Diesel Emissions Class Action

  Daimler AG and its Canadian and American Mercedes-Benz subsidiaries have agreed to settle a class proceeding concerning approximately 83,000 "BlueTEC" diesel vehicles in Canada. The proposed settlement provides for cash payments and other benefits to current and former owners and lessees.

  Peter Griffin, Brian Kolenda & Margaret Robbins | December 10, 2021

• Chambers Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Excellence

  Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators continue to advance their position in the latest edition of world-renowned directory, Chambers & Partners.

  September 9, 2021
• Benchmark Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght as a “Powerhouse"

  Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to be recognized with the top tier ranking of “Highly Recommended in Ontario” for its Dispute Resolution practice.

  May 3, 2021
• The 2021 Lexpert Directory Recognizes 30 Lenczner Slaght Lawyers

  An increasing number of our expert litigators are recognized by their peers as the foremost practitioners in their fields.

  April 22, 2021
• Lenczner Slaght Achieves 20 Years at the Centre of the Lexpert Bull’s-Eye

  The 2021 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada continues to recognize Lenczner Slaght as the #1 firm in Toronto for Litigation and Commercial Litigation.

  December 17, 2020
• Lenczner Slaght Recognized as a Top-Tier Litigation Firm by Chambers Canada

  Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators continue to be recognized by world-renowned directory, Chambers & Partners.

  September 9, 2020
• Proposed Sinopec lawsuit highlights risk of underpaying workers on overtime

  Monique Jilesen was interviewed by the Globe & Mail in their article “Proposed Sinopec lawsuit highlights risk of underpaying workers on overtime”. In this article, Monique discusses the class action lawsuits that could arise from the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Monique Jilesen | September 6, 2020
• Best Lawyers in Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Expertise

  Lenczner Slaght is proud to announce that 33 of our expert litigators are recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2021. Our lawyers received a total of 128 rankings, up from 100 in 2020.

  August 27, 2020
• Lexpert Highlights Lenczner Slaght’s Professional Excellence

  Lenczner Slaght’s litigators continue to be recognized by their peers as the foremost practitioners in their fields.

  April 24, 2020
• More uncertainty for Canadian cannabis as class-action suits filed in U.S.

  Paul-Erik Veel was interviewed by CTV News for the Your Morning Show on February 10. Paul-Erik commented on the proposed Class Actions brought against Canadian cannabis companies in the U.S. and their implications on the cannabis industry in Canada.

  Paul-Erik Veel | February 10, 2020
• Ontario would take a step backward with proposed class action changes, critics say

  In this Law Times article, Paul-Erik Veel shares his expert opinion on the proposed changes to class action certification tests in Bill 161, the Smarter and Stronger Justice Act, 2019.

  Paul-Erik Veel | January 9, 2020

• Lenczner Slaght’s 19th Year at the Centre of the Lexpert Bull’s-Eye

  Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to be recognized as the #1 firm in Toronto for Litigation and Commercial Litigation by the 2020 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.

  December 13, 2019
• SCC rules that class actions in lawsuits against tech giants can proceed

  Paul-Erik Veel was quoted in the Canadian Lawyer article SCC rules that class actions in lawsuits against tech giants can proceed. 

  Paul-Erik Veel | September 24, 2019
• Chambers Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght as a Top-Tier Litigation Firm

  Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators continue to advance their position in the latest edition of world-renowned directory, Chambers Canada, with nine new rankings.

  September 19, 2019
• Best Lawyers in Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght with 100 Rankings

  In the latest edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, 28 Lenczner Slaght lawyers earned a total of 100 rankings, up from 86 in 2019.

  August 21, 2019
• Class Proceedings Fund to get money from class action

  Alan Lenczner is quoted in the Law Times article Class Proceedings Fund to get money from class action on August 6, 2019. This article discusses a recent decision that approves a cy près distribution to the Class Proceedings Fund.

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  Alan J. Lenczner | August 6, 2019
• Pre-certification motion can be efficient

  Paul-Erik Veel was mentioned in the Law Times article “Pre-certification motion can be efficient” on October 28, 2018. This article discusses why the launch of a pre-certification motion in a proposed class action may be worthwhile.

  Paul-Erik Veel | October 29, 2018
• Lenczner Slaght Litigators Ranked in Best Lawyers in Canada

  Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to announce that 25 of the firm’s 58 lawyers have been recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2019 publication across multiple categories.

  August 21, 2018
• Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Jessica Starck

  Lenczner Slaght strengthens its legal research expertise with the addition of another talented associate.

  Jessica Starck | August 1, 2018
• Crown must pay costs after being ‘overly enthusiastic’

  Monique Jilesen was mentioned in the Law Times article “Crown must pay costs after being ‘overly enthusiastic’” on July 30, 2018.

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  Monique Jilesen, a partner at Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin LLP, says lawyers must tread carefully when they get into the merits of a proposed class action, even as early as certification, as parties try to get as much information as possible.

  That’s especially the case with expert witnesses, since Canadian procedure doesn’t usually have discovery of expert witnesses in advance of trial.

  “It was just a disproportionate request to what was being asked,” Jilesen says, who was not involved in the case.

  Monique Jilesen | July 30, 2018
• Viability of umbrella purchaser claims in question

  Paul-Erik Veel is quoted in the Law Times article Viability of umbrella purchaser claims in question on April 23, 2018. This article discusses the intensifying debate over the viability of umbrella purchaser claims.

  Paul-Erik Veel | April 23, 2018

• Lexpert Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Professional Excellence

  An increasing number of the firm’s lawyers have been ranked by their peers as leading practitioners in their field.

  April 12, 2018
• Gift cards–a new way to reduce liability

  Paul-Erik Veel is quoted in the Canadian Underwriter article Gift cards–a new way to reduce liability on January 26, 2018. This article discusses Loblaws' response to the revelations of bread price-fixing.

  Paul-Erik Veel | January 26, 2018
• Lenczner Slaght Litigators Lead in the 2018 Lexpert/ALM 500 Rankings

  Canada’s leading litigation firm is one of two firms with the highest number of lawyers ranked in Corporate Commercial Litigation in the 2018 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.

  December 12, 2017
• Monique Jilesen Appears on the Cover of Lexpert as one of Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers

  Monique Jilesen appears on the cover of the 2017 issue of Lexpert/ROB Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers. She is also quoted in the article The Anonymous Representive where she discusses anonymous representative plaintiffs in Canadian class action law suits.

  Monique Jilesen | November 24, 2017
• Lenczner Slaght and Koskie Minsky Commence Class Action Against Nissan Canada Inc.

  The two firms have combined forces and launched a class proceeding against Nissan, and other defendants, alleging that certain Nissan models contain a dangerous engine defect.

  October 5, 2017
• Lenczner Slaght Recognized in Chambers Canada 2018

  Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert lawyers are ranked once again by Chambers & Partners for their exceptional litigation work.

  September 28, 2017
• Lenczner Slaght Ranked Among the Best

  Almost half of the leading litigation firm’s lawyers are recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada.

  August 22, 2017
• Lenczner Slaght Shines in 2017 Lexpert Rankings

  Lenczner Slaght’s litigators continue to be recognized by their peers as leading practitioners in their fields according to the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.

  May 5, 2017
• Jonathan Chen Joins Lenczner Slaght

  Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to attract top talent.

  Jonathan Chen | April 3, 2017
• Lenczner Slaght is the Unrivaled Litigation Boutique in Chambers Global 2017

  The firm’s litigators earned the top rankings alongside full-service, national and international counterparts in the litigation categories.

  March 29, 2017

• Lenczner Slaght lawyers recognized in Lexpert ALM 500 Guide

  Canada’s leading litigation boutique leads all firms with 10 lawyers ranked in litigation practice areas in the 2017 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (“ALM 500”)

  January 4, 2017
• Peers Recognize Lenczner Slaght's Expertise in Cross-border Litigation

  Fifteen Lenczner Slaght lawyers have been ranked in the Lexpert 2016 Guide to the Leading U.S/Canada Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers in Canada

  November 25, 2016
• Lenczner Slaght Lawyers Ranked Best

  Nearly half of the firm’s lawyers recognized among Canada’s foremost practitioners

  August 10, 2016
• Lenczner Slaght and Koskie Minsky launch class action suit against Mercedes-Benz over diesel emissions

  Lenczner Slaght and Koskie Minsky have combined forces to launch a class proceeding against Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc., Daimler AG, and other defendants...

  Peter Griffin & Andrew Skodyn | April 7, 2016
• Lenczner Slaght Remains Among Top in Chambers Global Rankings

  Canada's leading litigation practice recognized in tier one for 14 consecutive years.

  March 30, 2016
• Lenczner Slaght Scores Bull's Eye in Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada

  Canada's leading litigation practice once again tops the list of litigation firms in the 2016 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.

  February 4, 2016
• Three Lenczner Slaght cases featured in Lexpert's Top 10 Business Decisions of 2015

  Canada's leading litigation practice acted as counsel on the top case in Lexpert's annual ranking

  January 11, 2016
• Lenczner Slaght Leads in Cross-Border Litigation

  Recognition of Lenczner Slaght lawyers as Canada's Leading Cross-Border Litigators Endures

  December 8, 2015
• Lenczner Slaght Lawyers Repeatedly Ranked Among the Best

  Half of the firm's lawyers are ranked as leading practitioners and three named "Lawyer of the Year" in the latest Best Lawyers in Canada Directory.

  August 24, 2015
• 20 Lenczner Slaght Lawyers Recognized in 2015 Lexpert Directory

  Recognized by Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as leading practitioners.

  June 25, 2015

• ‘Unprecedented' Nortel ruling spans Canadian and U.S. Courts

  Monique Jilesen was quoted on the decision in the Nortel Networks Corporation case both by the Lawyers Weekly on June 19, 2015 and the July issue of Bottom Line Newspaper published by Lexis Nexis Canada Inc.

  Monique Jilesen | June 19, 2015
• Carriage decision fails to provide expected guidance: lawyers

  Lawrence Thacker was quoted in Law Times on June 1, 2015 in relation to the recent ruling granting carriage to a group of law firms in the Barrick Gold Corp. class action.

  Lawrence E. Thacker | June 1, 2015
• Class actions aren't the only game in town for product liability claims

  Lawrence Thacker was quoted in the Financial Post on May 27, 2015 in relation to the issue of mass tort litigation as an alternative to class actions.

  Lawrence E. Thacker | May 27, 2015
• Is summary judgment appropriate for class actions?

  Rebecca Jones is quoted in the April 20, 2015 issue of Law Times on summary judgements and class actions.

  Rebecca Jones | April 22, 2015
• Privacy class actions taking off - Volume of information collected, breaches cited as key factors

  Anne Posno was quoted in the April 20, 2015 issue of Law Times on privacy class actions.

  Anne E. Posno | April 20, 2015
• Lenczner Slaght Repeatedly Tops Chambers Global Ranking

  Canada's leading litigation practice remains highly regarded for 13 consecutive years.

  April 2, 2015
• Lenczner Slaght - "a fortress inhabited by litigation royalty"

  13 Lenczner Slaght lawyers recognized in the 2015 Benchmark Litigation Directory.

  March 30, 2015
• Spillover into Canada

  Alan J. Lenczner and Brendan Morrison were featured in the Fall/Winter issue of the University of Toronto's UTLaw Alumni Magazine regarding the Yaiguaje et al. v. Chevron Corporation et al. case.

  Alan J. Lenczner & Brendan F. Morrison | March 9, 2015
• Lenczner Slaght Remains at the Centre of the Lexpert Bull's-Eye

  Canada's leading litigation practice is once again ranked #1 in The 2015 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.

  January 6, 2015
• A Leader in Cross-Border Litigation

  14 Lenczner Slaght litigators ranked in Lexpert 2014 Guide to the Leading U.S/Canada Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers in Canada.

  December 18, 2014

• ‘Co-operative federalism' is emphasized

  Lawrence Thacker was quoted in the October 3, issue of the Lawyers Weekly published by LexisNexis Canada Inc.

  Lawrence E. Thacker | October 3, 2014
• Supreme Court of Canada says provincial consumer protection laws apply to banks

  Lawrence Thacker was quoted in the Financial Post on September 19, 2014 in relation to a Supreme Court of Canada decision on whether provincial consumer protection legislation applies to federally regulated financial institutions.

  Lawrence E. Thacker | September 19, 2014
• Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Four New Associates

  Canada's leading litigation practice grows to 53 lawyers.

  Chris Kinnear Hunter, Jaclyn Greenberg & Danielle Glatt | September 10, 2014
• How will Fulawka affect overtime cases?

  Monique Jilesen was quoted in the September 1, 2014 issue of Law Times regarding overtime cases in Ontario.

  Monique Jilesen | September 1, 2014
• Lawyer targets Chevron assets for Ecuadorian plaintiffs

  Alan J. Lenczner, Q.C. was quoted in the August, 2014 issue of EcoAmericas Magazine regarding Yaiguaje et al. v. Chevron Corporation et al.

  Alan J. Lenczner | August 31, 2014
• 23 Lenczner Slaght Lawyers Ranked Among the Best

  Nearly half of the firm's 49 lawyers are ranked as leading practitioners and two named "Lawyer of the Year" in the latest Best Lawyers in Canada Directory.

  August 27, 2014
• The Class Action Storm

  Mark Veneziano was quoted in the July, 2014 issue of Lexpert - the Business Magazine for Lawyers.

  Mark Veneziano | July 9, 2014
• Lenczner Slaght Increases Rankings in 2014 Lexpert Directory

  Canada's leading litigation practice continues to add new names to the list.

  June 3, 2014
• If U.S. retreats on securities class actions, Canada stands ready to fill in the gaps

  Mark Veneziano was quoted in the Financial Post on May 28, 2014 following his interview with Drew Hasselback.

  Mark Veneziano | May 28, 2014
• Plaintiffs counsel turn to ‘mass tort' as class action alternative

  Lawrence E. Thacker was quoted in the Financial Post on May 28, 2014 following his interview with Julius Melnitzer.

  Lawrence E. Thacker | May 28, 2014

• Wiretaps at centre of gas price-fixing class action

  Lawrence Thacker was quoted in this Financial Post article on April 23, 2014.

  Lawrence E. Thacker | April 24, 2014
• Lenczner Slaght Tops Chambers Global Ranking

  Canada's leading litigation practice remains in Band 1 for 12^th consecutive year.

  March 25, 2014
• Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Two New Partners

  Canada's leading litigation practice grows to 20 partners with newest additions.

  Rebecca Jones | January 28, 2014
• Lenczner Slaght is at the Centre of the Lexpert Bull's-Eye

  Canada's leading litigation practice is once again ranked #1 in The 2014 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.

  January 21, 2014
• Ontario court revives Chevron Amazon pollution case

  Alan J. Lenczner, Q.C. and Brendan F. Morrison act for villagers from Ecuador's rainforest which filed a lawsuit in Canada against Chevron to compel the...

  Alan J. Lenczner & Brendan F. Morrison | December 17, 2013
• Lenczner Slaght in Top Tier and 11 Lawyers Ranked as Stars

  Canada's leading litigation practice also wins two national impact cases.

  February 13, 2013
• Judge dismisses tobacco farmers' $500M lawsuit against governments over illegal cigarettes

  Ronald Slaght successfully represented the Department of National Revenue in a $500-million class-action lawsuit by tobacco farmers.

  Ronald G. Slaght | August 15, 2012
• The opt-out option controversy

  Lawrence E. Thacker comments in the National Post on the right of class members to opt-out in class action litigation.

  Lawrence E. Thacker | May 30, 2012
• Lenczner Slaght Lawyers Win Top Peer Ratings

  Recognized by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as leading practitioners.

  May 29, 2012
• Pollution Case Under Appeal: Port Colborne Action First to Go all the Way to Trial

  Alan J. Lenczner, Q.C. appeals first environmental class action trial decision, read article from the Financial Post.

  Alan J. Lenczner | September 15, 2010

• The Trouble with Ponzi class actions

  Glenn Smith is quoted in the Financial Post regarding class actions as a means to recover lost money.

  Glenn Smith | December 16, 2009
• Managing risk to limit exposure

  While companies might not be able to prevent class action litigation, Ronald G. Slaght, Q.C. encourages a proactive approach to minimize liability.

  Ronald G. Slaght | December 2, 2009