The Honourable Mr. Justice Kelleher of the Supreme Court of British Columbia handed down Reasons for Judgement certifying Mr. Somerville’s action as a class proceeding under the BC Class Proceedings Act. The plaintiff was successfully able to obtain the court’s approval for certification of the employment law claims on his own behalf and all others … Continued
On April 16, 2002, a claim was commenced regarding the defined benefits pension plan for non-bargaining employees of Western Star Trucks Ltd. The claim was certified as a class proceeding pursuant to a certification order dated January 12, 2005. Subsequently, the claim was settled by the payment of $5.75 million (the “Settlement Amount”). The settlement … Continued
The BC Supreme Court Registry has today scheduled a one hour hearing before the Honourable Madam Justice Ballance, the Case Management Judge, to hear submissions about the process which should be followed by those persons who claim to be entitled to share in the remaining funds. It is expected that this process will involve applications … 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.
Dan Gleadle and Chris Forguson, appreared before the Honourable Mr. Justice Kelleher on Monday and Tuesday, February 14 and 15, 2011 and made submissions to the court in support of an application for certification of this important employment law matter as a “class proceeding”. The court “reserved judgement” – meaning that the application was not … Continued
TevlinGleadle, as counsel for Mr. Somerville delivered detailed Outline of Written Submissions as to the reasons why this proceeding should be certified by the court as a class action under the BC Class Proceedings Act.
Catalyst filed a formal document, entitled “Response to Civil Claim” on December 23, 2010. A copy can be found here.
Catalyst filed affidavits of Steve Boniferro and Brian Baarda in response to the application of the plaintiff for certification of his employment law action as a class proceeding.
Tevlingleadle filed the following on behalf of Mr. Somerville: Notice of Application Affidavit No. 1 of Darryl Somerville Affidavit No. 1 of Chris Forguson
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