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Mar 2, 2026
Proposed Settlement in Mall Collapse Class Action
The parties have executed a $10 million agreement to settle the class action relating to the June 2012 collapse of the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake, Ontario.
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May 16, 2023
Roy O'Connor Awarded Three 2023 Benchmark Litigation Awards
The partners of Roy O'Connor are honoured with the 2023 Benchmark Litigation awards for Plaintiff Firm of the Year, National Impact Case, and Plaintiff Litigator of the Year.
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Jan 11, 2023
Settlement Reached in CIBC Unpaid Overtime Class Action
CIBC will pay a total of $153 million to compensate approximately 30,000 class members for unpaid overtime, subject to Court approval.
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Jan 10, 2023
Unpaid Vacation Pay Class Action Against RBC DS Certified
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has certified a class action against RBC Dominion Securities claiming damages for allegedly unpaid vacation and holiday pay on commission compensation.
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Dec 2, 2022
Roy O'Connor LLP's Successful Unpaid Overtime Decision Named as Lexpert's "Top 10 Business Decisions of 2021/2022"
Lexpert has named Fresco v. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 2022 ONCA 115 as the top business decision of 2021/22.
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Oct 12, 2022
Divisional Court Allows Appeal Against VW in Former Diesel Owners Case
A unanimous Divisional Court overturned the dismissal of the Plaintiff's certification motion in Mackinnon v Volkswagen Group Canada et al.
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Mar 31, 2022
Appeal Court affirms Denial of Class Certification against Our Defendant Clients (Mutual Fund Dealer and Investment Advisors)
The Ontario Divisional Court maintained the dismissal of the Plaintiffs' certification motion in a $40 million proposed class action in Boal v. International Capital Management Inc.
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Mar 31, 2022
Court of Appeal confirms CIBC Liability to Our Employee Class in Landmark Overtime Class Action
Ontario's Court of Appeal has affirmed that CIBC's overtime policies contravened the Canada Labour Code and that CIBC was liable to the class as a whole.
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Feb 4, 2021
Settlement Approved in VW, Audi, Porsche & Bentley Fuel Consumption Class Action – Claims Period Open
The settlement in the Canada-wide fuel consumption class action has been approved and the period for making a claim for compensation is now open.
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Oct 16, 2020
Settlement Approved in Mettrum Medical Marijuana Class Action
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the $6.95 million settlement with Mettrum Ltd. as being in the best interests of the class members.
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Mar 30, 2020
Court Finds CIBC Liable In Overtime Class Action
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled in favour of the class of approximately 31,000 current and former front-line workers, finding that CIBC breached its overtime obligations.
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Jun 27, 2019
Hep-C – Request to Dept. of Justice to Transfer Funds
A request has been made to the Department of Justice in the Hep-C matter to transfer surplus funds from the 86/90 settlement to the Pre-86/Post-90 settlement.
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