Class Actions

Class actions are group lawsuits that can arise in a broad range of fields, including consumer protection, product liability, employment, pensions and benefits, antitrust / price-fixing, privacy, and environmental.

While individual claims against larger entities may struggle to gain traction, there is strength in numbers. Class actions empower ordinary individuals to hold accountable powerful and intimidating entities, such as corporations, governments, and other institutions. The goal is to offer redress to individuals, as well as generate publicity and pressure leading to positive change for the future.

Our longstanding belief at KazLaw is that everyone should be able to access justice. We only act for plaintiffs in our various areas of practice as we take pride in representing people who have been wronged. In class action lawsuits, we continue this tradition of making the voices of individuals heard even in the face of strong opposition. Our years of experience as litigators have built us a reputation as lawyers who are ready and willing to advocate for our clients’ best interests, whether inside or outside of court.

We guide plaintiffs through British Columbia’s class action regime to bring claims across Canada with a single seamless approach, starting in our home province.

Active Class Actions:
Hino Motors Class Action (active link) to re-direct to another landing page that includes:

Case Name:
Ziegler v. Hino Motor, Ltd. Et al

Defendants:
Hino Motors, Ltd.; Toyota Motor Corporation; Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc.; Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.; Hino Motors Canada Ltd.; Toyota Canada Inc.

Court:
Supreme Court of British Columbia

Class Members:
This action is brought on behalf of all persons who purchased or leased a vehicle, model years 2004-2021, that contained a Hino A05C, A09C, E13C, NO4C, J05D, J05E or J08E diesel engine, including but not limited to the following models: Hino 155, 195, 238, 258, 268, 338, M series, L series and XL series in Canada, excluding (i) the defendants and their officers and directors and (ii) authorized motor vehicle dealers of the defendants and the officers and directors of those dealers

Co-Counsel:
Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman (CFM Lawyers)

Summary of Claim:
The plaintiffs allege the defendants lied to regulators and knowingly made false representations to the class members about the emissions, performance and fuel economy of their vehicles. As a result, class members paid for vehicle features they did not receive, they purchased or leased vehicles that were unlawful to sell, and they paid higher fuel and repair costs to drive and maintain these vehicles

Important Documents:
Amended Notice of Civil Claim