Class Actions

At its root, a class action is a type of civil lawsuit brought against a defendant, often a corporation, government, or organization, on behalf of a group of people who have experienced similar or identical harm.

The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized three key goals of class actions: judicial economy, access to justice, and behaviour modification. Class actions can help level the playing field by allowing individuals to pursue claims that may be difficult or impractical to bring on their own.

Common types of class actions include:

• Defective products
• Price fixing
• Social justice claims
• Employment law violations, including unpaid overtime or improper tip pooling
• Environmental disasters, such as chemical spills or water contamination
• Data breaches and privacy violations
• False or misleading advertising

Our firm handles the legal process from the early assessment of a potential claim through to filing, certification, negotiations, discovery, pre-trial applications, and trial where necessary.

Our firm handles the legal process from the early assessment of a potential claim through to filing, certification, negotiations, discovery, pre-trial applications, and trial where necessary.

The first step is to speak with a member of our team about your situation. We will discuss the nature of the claim and determine whether a class action may be an appropriate option. Depending on the circumstances and complexity of the matter, a paid consultation may be required before we can assess the merits and viability of a proposed class action.

Fees

At RDM, we strive to be transparent about legal fees.

Class action matters are often handled on a contingency fee basis. This means the firm receives a percentage of any settlement or damages recovered, rather than collecting legal fees from individual plaintiffs throughout the litigation. However, contingency fee arrangements are not appropriate for every matter and will only be considered after an initial assessment of the claim.

• More information on contingency fee agreements can be found by clicking here.