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Advising&nbsp;national and international clients on Canadian PFAS regulatory requirements and associated liability risks concerning the manufacture, importation, and sale of consumer and industrial / institutional products containing PFAS substances

Advising national and international clients on the Canadian Pest Control Products Act regulatory requirements concerning the manufacture, importation, sale, registration and/or distribution of pest control products and its regulations, including with data compensation negotiations and arbitrations

Assisting manufacturers and distributors with labelling and advertising compliance under the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and the Competition Act, and their associated regulations

Advising one of Canada's largest cannabis companies on regulatory matters connected to the importation and exportation of cannabis and cannabis related products and accessories including permits, product safety certifications and consumer packaging and labelling requirements

in navigating the Patent Act and Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations to bring drugs to market

in its Canadian privacy and health information regulatory compliance relating to product sale and distribution; and the collection, storage and use of personal information for medical studies and cross-border data transfers

in advising on regulatory enforcement and compliance with emission controls requirements

in navigating its entry into the Canadian market and regulatory environment

a large brand and generic pharmaceutical company, in their ongoing transactional and litigation and advisory work

Assisting an international agribusiness company&nbsp;with understanding its obligations under the Plant Protection Act and its regulations

Advising international feed companies&nbsp;on obligations under the Feeds Act and regulations

Assisting manufacturers with obligations under the Safe Food for Canadians Act and regulations, including with respect to importation, licencing and enforcement

Advising national and international producers of products and packaging&nbsp;on extended producer responsibility requirements or reporting in Canada

Advising&nbsp;national and international clients on the Canadian regulatory requirements for the manufacture or importation of new substances under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

Advising&nbsp;national and international clients on the regulatory requirements for the transportation of dangerous goods within Canada

Product Regulation

as Canadian national counsel, in its defence of more than 15 product liability matters across Canada

in its defence of a multi-party product liability action involving three plaintiffs, various doctors and various hospitals, concerning alleged design and/or manufacturing defects in the Lutonix 014 balloon

advising a firefighting products manufacturer&nbsp;in its defence of three PFAS claims brought by landowners (and involving the product distributor, ingredients manufacturers, municipalities and fire departments) alleging that where employed, its firefighting products contaminated the soil and groundwater with PFAS

in its defence of various individual cases involving claims alleging various design and manufacturing issues, including alleged transmission failures, tow hitch harness issues, ABS Module fires/failures, and airbag issues

in its defence of product liability allegations related to e-bikes and e-scooters

Acting for a consortium of six provincial and three territorial governments in the landmark C$32.5-billion resolution of the litigation involving the tobacco industry to recover smoking-related healthcare costs, compensate injured smokers and establish a C$1-billion foundation to fund research into smoking-related disease

in its defence of a negligence claim brought by a patient who underwent an eye injection procedure, alleging manufacturing defects in a syringe caused silicone oil to enter the eye, causing injuries, including a vitreous floater

in its defence of individual product liability claims related to alleged design issues, including allegedly defective block heaters and sunroofs

&nbsp;in its defence of a third-party claim for contribution and indemnity in respect of a matter involving alleged personal injuries sustained by an individual occupier of a hotel in British Columbia

Advising&nbsp;a seed supplier&nbsp;in its defence of a claim for damages in a British Columbia matter involving allegations of crop failure resulting in business losses

Acting for&nbsp;a composite decking manufacturer&nbsp;in its defence of a product liability action alleging negligent design and manufacture

Acting for&nbsp;a hair care company&nbsp;in its defence of a product liability action alleging negligent design and manufacture

Product Liability Litigation and Dispute Resolution

in its defence of national class actions filed in British Columbia and Quebec, alleging that airbag inflators manufactured by ARC Automotive are defective and could explode upon inflation

in its defence of multiple class actions and more than 200 mass tort cases related to hernia mesh products&nbsp;

in its defence of a cross-border class action, filed on behalf of a Canadian national class, alleging that defects in the roofs of certain Ford Super Duty trucks present a safety risk

in its defence of numerous precedent-setting class actions related to opioids brought across the country by Canadian governments and private individuals and seeking damages against the industry in the tens of billions of dollars&nbsp;

in its defence of various class actions commenced in Canada alleging failures of its inferior vena cava filters

in its defence of multiple class actions in Canada arising from product and product component issues, such as VW diesel vehicle emissions, Audi vehicle electrical malfunctions, and Porsche vehicle fuel economy and emissions

in successfully defending nine class actions alleging impurities in pharmaceutical products including Ranitidine (brand name Zantac) in four jurisdictions across Canada

Advising a multinational provider of HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security equipment&nbsp;in its defence of class actions related to the manufacturing and sale of products alleged to contain PFAS

in its defence of proposed class proceedings in British Columbia and Qu&eacute;bec alleging that chemical hair straightening products cause or increase the risk of uterine, ovarian and breast cancer, and fibroids, due to the alleged presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals

in its defence of two class actions in British Columbia concerning alleged nitrosamine impurities in pharmaceutical products

in its defence of two proposed class actions relating to a wildfire that destroyed the village of Lytton, British Columbia; the claims against CP Railway, CN Railway and the Government of Canada allege that a fire sparked by the CP train on CN&rsquo;s right of way started the wildfire

&nbsp;in its defence of a class action concerning alleged defective linear compressors and related parts in refrigerators sold in Canada

a highway guardrail manufacturer, in its defence of a national class action alleging negligence and breach of warranty

Product Liability Class Actions

How We Deliver Value

All Industries

Energy

Food & Agribusiness

Infrastructure

Mining

Private Equity & Investment Funds

Property Development & Real Estate

Agribusiness: Agriculture &amp; Food Products
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

Environment
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Life Sciences
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Litigation: Product Liability&nbsp;

Recognition

Class Actions
Environmental Law
Litigation: Product Liability

Product Liability and Regulation

Key Contacts

Overview

Key Contacts


Bennett Jones Product Liability and Regulation We help clients address all aspects of product regulation and liability, providing strategic advice on compliance, recalls, litigation and class actions. Key Contacts Cheryl M. WoodinPartner Ashley L. PatersonPartner Julia E. SchatzPartner Michael C. SmithPartner Pascale Dionne-BourassaMontréal Managing Partner Sarah E. GilbertPartner Overview From regulatory compliance to high-stakes litigation, our multidisciplinary team provides a seamless blend of expertise, making us one of Canada’s most trusted national law firms in this space. With a long history and deep roots across the country—including a strong presence in Quebec—we provide advice tailored to the distinct demands of every jurisdiction. Bringing a product to market in Canada takes more than compliance—it demands strategy, foresight, and trusted legal guidance. At Bennett Jones, our product regulation lawyers and liability litigators work with you to navigate complex regulations, manage your risks, and uncover opportunities at every stage of your product’s lifecycle. Key Contacts Cheryl M. Woodin, Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Toronto • 416.777.6550 • woodinc@bennettjones.com Ashley L. Paterson, Partner Toronto • 416.777.7456 • patersona@bennettjones.com Julia E. Schatz, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4665 • schatzj@bennettjones.com Michael C. Smith, Partner Toronto • 416.777.5758 • smithmc@bennettjones.com Pascale Dionne-Bourassa, Montréal Managing Partner Montréal • 514.985.4510 • bourassap@bennettjones.com Sarah E. Gilbert, Partner Toronto • 416.777.7467 • gilberts@bennettjones.com