What are the implications of a proposed class action against Johnson & Johnson?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Hoisington v. Johnson & Johnson Inc., 2016 BCSC 807 (CanLII):
A separate, but parallel proposed class action, was brought in Ontario in Micevic v. Johnson & Johnson et al under file no. CV-09-39084600 CP. That proceeding has been stayed, by consent, pending certification of this action.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the test for adding plaintiffs to a proposed class action where the named and proposed representative plaintiff has no legitimate cause of action? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is a class action proceeding preferable to an individual action proceeding? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for representing a class in a class action? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for establishing that there was an identifiable class in the context of class action? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is a proposed class proceeding a different species than just a any old action? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is a class action settlement conditional on the payment of class counsel’s fees? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the standard of conduct for a plaintiff in a proposed class action? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for a class action under the Class Proceedings Act? (British Columbia, Canada)
What causes of action have been struck out of a class action for breach of section 61 of the Competition Act? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for approval of a settlement in a class action action? (British Columbia, Canada)
