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Lawsuits Aug 15, 2016

Flood Damages Prompt Bala Man to Start Possible Class Action Lawsuit Against Government

A Bala man is spearheading an attempt to garner support for a class-action lawsuit against the Ontario government over damages caused to Muskoka properties in last spring’s flooding. Martin Ford is inviting Muskoka Lake residents to an Aug. 21 meeting at the Port Carling Community Centre at 10 a.m. He had sent an email to property owners on Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake …

Class-Actions Jul 1, 2016

Tyson Seeks New Trial in Worker Class-Action Lawsuit

Tyson Foods has asked for a new trial in a case in which workers at its Storm Lake pork plant were awarded $5.8 million. In a brief filed last week in U.S. District Court in Sioux City, Tyson lawyers said a new trial is needed to address both liability and damages issues. The food company said a new trial would help determine which of the workers included in the class action …