We are working with John Christie and Michael Demner, consulting actuaries, who have studied records available from various sources and have determined the appropriate step to take for the first distribution of settlement funds. We are pleased to announce that the first distribution of the settlement proceeds is now under way. The highlights of the … Continued
The actuaries appointed by TevlinGleadle (John Christie, Michael Demner) are close to making the first distribution of settlement funds. We are working with the actuaries and class representative Mr. Peter Gregg to update available information about current addresses, residency at the date of the Certification Order, and expect to be able to authorize release of … Continued
Work is underway leading to the eventual distribution of settlement funds. In late-November, 2008, TevlinGleadle appointed Canadian Western Bank (“CWB”) to act as trustee of the funds payable by Freightliner pursuant to the settlement. Freightliner paid the settlement funds to CWB in early December, 2008. TevlinGleadle has appointed Christie Consulting, a firm of consulting actuaries … Continued
TevlinGleadle is very pleased to announce that on October 31, 2008, Murray Tevlin and Dan Gleadle appeared before Madam Justice Ballance of the BC Supreme Court and the Court approved the settlement in the terms proposed. The Court approved the overall $5.75 million dollar settlement amount, the legal fees of class counsel calculated at 20% … Continued
When Will the Court Consider the Distribution Proposal? At the hearing at 9:00 AM on October 31, 2008 we will seek approval of our recommended settlement terms. Who Will Share? Class Counsel will propose that the net settlement amount be distributed only to persons who: a. are members of the Western Star pension class proceeding, … Continued
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On September 11, 2008, Dan Gleadle and Murray Tevlin appeared before Madam Justice Ballance of the BC Supreme Court to inform the Court of the settlement and to obtain directions for a process to obtain formal court approval. The Class Proceedings Act requires court approval as to the overall $5.75 million dollar settlement with the … Continued
TevlinGleadle is pleased to announce that we have arrived at a settlement of the Pension Class Action, subject to approval by the British Columbia Supreme Court. The parties have agreed to settle the case for a payment by the defendants in the total amount of $5.75 Million. This settlement has been achieved by our firm … Continued
We are pleased to announce that the proposed settlement, concluding the final subsidiary claims in the employment action was approved by the BC Supreme Court on Thursday June 19, 2008. Please note that the Pension Class Action has not been settled and continues to be advanced by us on behalf of the Pension Classes. The … Continued
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT LAW CLASS ACTION TevlinGleadle is pleased to announce that, working closely with and assisted by representative plaintiff Peter Gregg, and in co-operation with Employer’s Counsel, we have now reached a proposed settlement of the Bonus claim for Freightliner “Exempt Staff” and the separate claim for additional notice for certain … Continued
When I was wrongfully dismissed I contacted several law firms, but Tevlin Gleadle Curtis made me feel at ease on how to proceed and what to expect. They were very thorough throughout the process leaving no stone unturned. Even though this firm is small compared to their corporate counterparts, it has taken them on and won. The personal service I have received has been excellent. I would feel very confident in recommending Tevlin Gleadle Curtis to anyone that finds themself in need of employment lawyers.