We have received the Judgment of the BC Supreme court which refused to certify the BCMA Class Action. The BCMA successfully argued that the BCMA is in the legal position of a Trade Union, and the agreements between the Government and BCMA allow the BCMA to impose mandatory dues, analogous to Union Dues. They are … Continued
We thank you for the many inquiries about this matter and this is an update. Unfortunately we have had no word from the Court on the outcome of this matter. There are no rules governing timing of judicial response. TevlinGleadle argued the Certification Application in the BCSC in November, 2011. The Judge reserved his judgment … Continued
TevlinGleadle argued the Certification Application in the BCSC in November, 2011. The Judge reserved his judgement for consideration, due to the large amount of material presented to him on the application. We continue to await word from the Supreme Court on when the judgment will be handed down.
Class counsel Murray Tevlin and Dan Gleadle, together with counsel for the BCMA, appeared before Justice McEwen in the BCSC on two recent occasions, and with the Court’s assistance we have worked out the following schedule: Plaintiff affidavit materials filed: July 15 Defendant affidavit filed: Sept 13 Plaintiff Argument/reply materials delivered: Oct 11 Defendant argument … Continued
Murray Tevlin and Dan Gleadle attended a Case Planning Confernece before Judge McEwan in BC Supreme Court today, to obtain directions from the Court as to the timing of steps to occur before the Certification Hearing. The Honourable Mr. Justice McEwan directed that the following occur: By May 31, 2011 BCMA will decide if it … Continued
The court has scheduled the first Case Planning Conference for 2 hours on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. The hearing will be held before Justice McEwen, the judge assigned to the BCMA Benefits Administration Fee class action. The parties and the court will review various issues, including timelines for process up to the Certification hearing. Notice … Continued
The BC Supreme Court has today appointeded the Honourable Mr. Jusitice McEwen as Judidical Management Judge in respect of the BCMA Benefit Administration class action. Class Counsel are in the process of arranging a first appearance before the Judicial Management Judge to obtain directions as to the process to be followed leading up to the … Continued
TevlinGleadle Employment Law Strategies has launched a class action suit on behalf of all B.C. doctors who have chosen not to be members of the British Columbia Medical Association, but who must obtain their benefits from the organization. The action is intended to be on behalf of the estimated 1,000 doctors who are not members of … Continued
The Vancouver Sun has published an article on the commencement of this proceeding. See article by Vancouver Sun reporter Mr. Bob Ward here.
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