What is the standard of conduct for a plaintiff in a proposed class action?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Ernewein, Bonneau v. General Motors of Canada, 2004 BCSC 1462 (CanLII):
A plaintiff in such a proposed class action must be a worthwhile one who will fairly, adequately, and vigorously represent the members of the class. Such a plaintiff must evidence a plan and ability to advance the litigation and finally, must not be one whose interests may conflict with the class on matters of common issues (See Campbell v. Flexwatt, supra at para. 75).
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