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 CLASS ACTION COMMENCED AGAINST CIBC - July 23, 2008
Rochon Genova LLP has launched a class action suit commenced against the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ("CIBC").
Investors seek billions in compensation, citing misrepresentations and negligence in relation to CIBC's U.S. subprime investments.
Investors who purchased common shares of CIBC between May 31, 2007 and February 28, 2008 have launched a multi billion... [Read full article]
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 MENU FOODS CLASS ACTION - Update July 22, 2008
We have sent a detailed notice by email or regular mail to all those class members who registered in our database. This detailed notice explains what you must do if you wish to make a claim for financial compensation in light of the settlement of this class action. It also explains what you must do if you wish to be excluded from the settlement or if you object to the se... [Read full article]
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 CARRIER FURNACE CLASS ACTION UPDATE - JULY 18, 2008
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved the Settlement and counsel fees in this class proceeding.
The deadline to file a claim is September 8, 2008.
For further information, you may click the website www.FurnaceClaims.ca. You may also contact the Claims Administrator at 1 (877) 632-0916 to have a claim form mailed to you.
The Court Hearing to appr... [Read full article]
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 Susan Vella receives The Advocates' Society Award of Justice
On June 11th, 2008 Susan received The Advocates’ Society Award of Justice. Susan was selected from a group of very distinguished candidates.
The Award of Justice honours advocates who exemplify the finest traditions of advocacy in representing members in society whose cause may be politically or socially unpopular or against the mainstream. Without a doubt, Susan is well... [Read full article]
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 CARRIER FURNACE CLASS ACTION UPDATE - JUNE 20, 2008
The Court Hearing to approve the Settlement of this class proceeding was held on June 16, 2008. Subject to receiving further information on counsel fees, the Superior Court has approved the Settlement.
If you wish to make a claim under the Settlement, you must do so by September 8, 2008. You may submit a claim by mail or on-line. If you have not received a claim form... [Read full article]
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 Menu Foods Class Action Update - JUNE 20, 2008
On June 23, 2008 there will be a multi-province hearing to certify this class proceeding for the purpose of settlement, approve the notice to class members, and to set a date for the final settlement hearing. We will update this website following the June 23, 2008 hearing to advise you of upcoming dates related to the settlement of this class proceeding. Please visit ht... [Read full article]
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 ATVs have adapted to safety concerns; Machines are more family-friendly
The all-terrain vehicle is growing up.
Having started life as a utility vehicle to assist farmers, fishermen, loggers and hunters manoeuvre through mud and rocky terrain, the ATV graduated to the world of recreation in the 1980s, bringing a little style and speed to the Canadian wilderness.
But not everyone was happy to see it.
Along with the thrill of the ride... [Read full article]
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 Menu Foods - Agreement in Principal
On April 1, 2008, the parties in the North American Menu Foods litigation reached an agreement in principle. Rochon Genova LLP, along with other Canadian law firms, was instrumental in achieving this agreement.
The final settlement requires approval of the courts in Canada and the United States. However, under the agreement, upon submitting a claim form, Class Members ... [Read full article]
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 Canada-wide Class Action Over St. Jude Riata Leads
A national class action has been launched against St. Jude Medical Inc. and St. Jude Medical Canada, Inc./Medicale St. Jude Canada, Inc., seeking damages on behalf of all affected Canadians for the manufacture and sale of allegedly defective leads marketed and sold under the brand name Riata. The class action was commenced by the Toronto firms Rochon Genova LLP and Kim Orr... [Read full article]
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 Susan M. Vella to speak at The Law Society of Upper Canada Special Lecture series on Personal Injury Law.
The Special Lectures series is offered through the Law Society of Upper Canada. It began in 1943 and has become a time-honoured tradition known for its exceptional quality and distinguished speakers who are considered to be amongst the elite of the legal profession.
Rochon Genova LLP is pleased to announce that our colleague, Susan M. Vella, has been invited to speak a... [Read full article]
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