Class Action Quick Takes
Designed for busy in-house counsel, Bennett Jones' Class Action Quick Takes provides concise, timely insights on key developments, trends and strategies in the class action arena, helping you make informed decisions and stay ahead in your business.
BC Court of Appeal Dismisses Proposed Privacy Class Action; Finds Use of Professionals' Names Was Not Commercial Exploitation
In RateMDs Inc. v. Bleuler, 2025 BCCA 329, the BC Court of Appeal overturned certification of a proposed privacy class action, finding that the plaintiff's novel claims that use of health professionals' names violated their privacy and amounted to commercial exploitation under provincial privacy statutes were bound to fail.
Class Actions Group
Our Class Actions Group helps companies manage high-stakes disputes in areas such as product liability, price-fixing, securities, and corporate governance. With unmatched experience in complex litigation and procedural strategy, we guide clients through the certification stage and beyond, always mindful of the financial, regulatory, and reputational impacts these matters carry.
Our multidisciplinary team brings together strengths in litigation, regulation, governance, and risk management to deliver pragmatic, creative solutions that align with broader business objectives.













