Case Central


We act as counsel in cases that affect large numbers of people, such as in class actions, pension surplus matters, and bankruptcy and insolvency cases. 

Case Central is designed to keep our clients informed as to the current status of their case.


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Aviva Commercial Union Partial Wind-up Active Pension Benefits (May 31, 2010)    We are pleased to advise members that the Surplus Sharing Agreement has been approved by the Superintendent of Financial Services. To... More
Aviva GAI 1994 Partial Wind-up Active Pension Benefits (May 12, 2010)    We are pleased to advise members that the Surplus Sharing Agreement has been approved by the Superintendent of Financial Services. To... More
Aviva GAI 1999 Partial Wind-up Active Pension Benefits (May 12, 2010)    We are pleased to advise members that the Surplus Sharing Agreement has been approved by the Superintendent of Financial Services. To... More
BC Public Services Benefits Active Pension Benefits (December 2, 2009)    An appeal has been filed by counsel in British Columbia. For further information please refer to the BCGREA website at More
BCE Pension Surplus Active Pension Benefits (April 20, 2010)    The parties are close to coming to terms for a comprehensive settlement. The BCE Ontario Employees’ Pensions Surplus Committee... More
Canada Life Assurance Company Active Pension Benefits (April 7, 2010)    Negotiations between the Executive Committee of the Canada Life Canadian Pension Plan Members’ Rights Group and Canada Life have been... More
Canada Life Assurance Company (SERP) Active Pension Benefits (February 17, 2010)    The parties are engaging in settlement discussions. Should a resolution not be reached by May, the parties will attend before the Case... More
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Active Pension Benefits (July 26, 2010)    The motion for settlement approval will continue on July 27 and 28, 2010 at the courthouse at 361 University Avenue in Toronto, Room... More
Cash Money Cheque Cashing Inc. Class Action Active Criminal Interest (February 3, 2010)    Voucher claim forms must be submitted by March 15,... More
Exposure to Tuberculosis (February 1, 2003 – October 23, 2003) - (Healey v Lakeridge et al.) Active Public Health (Exposure to Infectious Diseases) (March 5, 2010)    The Plaintiff filed with the Court of Appeal for Ontario the Notice of Appeal of the summary judgment determination of the Honourable... More
Exposure to Tuberculosis (February 1, 2004 – April 23, 2004) - (Horgan v Lakeridge et al.) Active Public Health (Exposure to Infectious Diseases) (March 5, 2010)    The Plaintiff filed with the Court of Appeal for Ontario the Notice of Appeal of the summary judgment determination of the Honourable... More
Hollinger Canadian Publishing Holdings Co. ("HCPH") Active Bankruptcy and Insolvency (May 11, 2010)    The Monitor sent correspondence to all HCPH retirees on May 6, 2010. In accordance with the Retiree Audit Survey Process that was... More
Hudson’s Bay Company/The Bay Active Pension Benefits (July 20, 2010)    As was described in the Notice to the Class (April 30, 2009), this settlement is generally comprised of three benefits to members of... More
Huronia Regional Centre Active Residential School Abuses (July 30, 2010)    The Reasons for Decision were released today. They can be accessed through the "Documents" link to the right of this... More
MBNA Canada Bank Active Criminal Interest (January 22, 2010)    The parties are currently proceeding to the discovery stage in the litigation. Trial preparation is... More
National Trust Active Pension Benefits (July 30, 2010)    Members of the surplus sharing group have been receiving, or will soon receive from National Trust, their surplus election package... More
Newfoundland Residential Schools Active Residential School Abuses (June 7, 2010)    In reasons released today, the Honourable Justice Robert A. Fowler of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Trial Division)... More
Nortel Networks Corporation Active Bankruptcy and Insolvency (July 29, 2010)    A Disabled Employee Progress Report was mailed out on July 29, 2010. To view a copy, please More
OMERS/Borealis Active Pension Benefits (September 21, 2009)    The parties are engaging in a mediation process to determine if any of the issues in the action can be... More
Ontario Hospital Association Demutualization Active Pension Benefits
Participating Co-Operatives of Ontario Trusteed Revised Pension Plan Active Pension Benefits (September 16, 2009)    The court will hear the Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment against Mark Edward Workman (carrying on business as Whittacat... More
Robertson v. Thomson, et al Active Copyright Infringement (May 31, 2010)    The claims filing deadline in this matter expired on March 30, 2010. The Claims Administrator is in the process of reviewing claims... More
Royal Oak Active Pension Benefits (May 6, 2010)    The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has consented to the refund of surplus set out in the Surplus Settlement... More
Saskatchewan Municipal Employees Pensions Plan Active Pension Benefits (June 8, 2009)    The Employers Association’s motion to strike the applicant’s judicial review proceeding is scheduled to be heard on June 22,... More
Sheila Morrison School Active Residential School Abuses (June 23, 2010)    Notice to the class regarding the certification of this action as a class proceeding will be published in the Toronto Star, the Barrie... More
Smith v. Inco Ltd. Active Environmental (July 6, 2010)    The Honourable Mr. Justice Henderson renders judgment in favour of the class members in the aggregate amount of $36,000,000. In making... More
Stop N Cash Class Action Active Criminal Interest (January 21, 2010)    Trial preparation is ongoing, including discovery of the... More
Sunnybrook Pension Active Pension Benefits (May 31, 2010)    By Order dated March 16, 2010, the Honourable Justice Cullity of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the Surplus Sharing... More
SureStep Class Action (Serhan v. Johnson & Johnson, LifeScan Canada Ltd. and LifeScan Inc.) Active Medical Devices (April 30, 2010)    The common issues trial will not proceed as scheduled to permit the parties to discuss... More
Toronto District School Board Business and Support Employees Paid-Up Pension Plan Active Pension Benefits (July 7, 2010)    We are pleased to advise members of the surplus sharing group that the Court has certified this matter as a class proceeding, and has... More
Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. - (Robertson v. Proquest Information and Learning Company et al.) Active Copyright Infringement (June 16, 2010)    On June 16, 2010, the Honourable Madam Justice Pepall of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the settlement of this... More
Vitek/Proplast Silastic Implants - (Taylor v. Canada (Minister of Health) et al.) Active Regulatory Negligence (May 20, 2010)    The Plaintiff's motion to amend its Statement of Claim in light of the court's decision of January 11, 2010 is scheduled to be heard... More