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Loblaw's Hepatitis A
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SUMMARY OF THE STATEMENT OF CLAIM
Matthew Vezina, the proposed representative plaintiff, is seeking compensation
from Loblaws on behalf of all persons who may have been exposed to the
Hepatitis A virus as a result of coming into contact with the allegedly
contaminated produce at the Loblaws' Humbercrest store located at 3671 Dundas
Street West in Toronto, or even those who may have been exposed to the
Hepatitis A virus as a result of coming into contact with persons who were
infected by the allegedly contaminated produce.
The Statement of Claim also alleges that Loblaws was negligent in permitting
produce to be exposed to the Hepatitis A virus, and that Loblaws breached its
contractwith its customers by selling food that was allegedly not safe for
human consumption.
The Statement of Claim asks for compensation for injuries allegedly suffered by
persons who: (a) may have contracted the Hepatitis A virus; (b) were forced to
throw away produce; (c) incurred out of pocket expenses, such as the cost of
additional medical services, including a second necessary vaccination shot
(which is not covered by the Province); (d) suffered mental distress over the
possibility of exposure to the Virus; and (e) spent time seeking medical
treatment.
An application will be made to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to certify
the action as a class action once a case-management judge has been appointed.
The Statement of Claim can be viewed
click here.
If the action is certified as a class action, persons who do not wish to pursue
their claims against Loblaws or who wish to pursue their claims on an
individual basis may opt out of the class action and commence their own
individual actions at their own expense.
No Direct Cost to You
The class action against Loblaws is proceeding on a contingency
fee basis. Class members will not be required to pay legal fees to the class
action lawyers unless the class action is successful at trial or the class
action is settled. In the event that the action is successful the legal fees
will be divided amongst the class members on a pro rata basis and deducted from
the amount of compensation that the class members may ultimately receive. The
quantum and division of any and all legal fees paid to counsel must be approved
by a judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
If you require further explanation please feel free to contact our free
telephone information number: 1-888-502-7456.
Or e-mail us at:
loblawsclassaction@kmlaw.ca
LoblawsClassAction@paliareroland.com
Any persons with questions or concerns about their health should contact their
physicians or the Toronto Public Health Department at 416-338-7600 (Click
Here For More Information).
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