OBA Class Actions PROGRAM | Original Program Date: October 12, 2021

In the class action context, it is not unusual to see class actions commenced in other jurisdictions months, or even years, after the initial action was commenced in another jurisdiction. This session will address the challenges that arise from late arriving multijurisdictional class actions. How should plaintiffs and defendants respond to late arriving multiple jurisdictional class actions? Does the plaintiff in the initial action have standing to seek a stay? Are the circumstances where a late arriving class action may be beneficial? What challenges do late arriving class actions present in the settlement context?

Join us for a discussion with BC Superior Court Justice The Honourable Justice Masuhara, who has presided over many class actions cases, and two highly experienced class action counsel, David Jones and Katherine Kay, as they weigh in on these issues.

PROGRAM MODERATORS

Robin Reinertson, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Subrata Bhattacharjee, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Katherine Kay, Stikeman Elliott LLP
David Jones, Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman LLP
The Honourable David M. Masuhara, Supreme Court of British Columbia