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.
In Cleaver v. The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, 2026 BCCA 353, the BC Court of Appeal reaffirmed the courts’ gatekeeping role at certification and upheld the chambers judge’s refusal to certify a privacy class action because the plaintiffs had not put forward any basis in fact for the central allegation in the claim.
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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.
Katherine Booth
Partner • Litigation Lawyer
Ethan Z. Schiff
Partner • Class Actions & Commercial Litigation Lawyer