Completed Class Actions : Hordo & Bennett Barristers and Solicitors

Pearson et al. v. Boliden Limited et al. (Vancouver Reg. No. C985348)

Hordo & Bennett acted as defence counsel for certain directors of an international mining company. This action involved allegations of misrepresentations in the company's prospectus relating to the failure of a tailings dam in Southern Spain. In their pleading, the Plaintiffs claimed general damages of $200 million, special damages of $100 million and punitive and exemplary damages of $100 million. In a settlement approved by Mr. Justice Burnyeat on June 20, 2006, the action was dismissed upon the company making a donation to charity.

Kilroy v. Money Sense Check Services Inc. (Vancouver Reg. No. S053297)

Hordo & Bennett acted as counsel for the Plaintiff Class. This action involved allegations that Money Sense had charged payday loan fees in contravention of the Criminal Code. In a settlement approved by Madam Justice Brown on October 6, 2005, Money Sense agreed to return to class members all amounts received in excess of the lawful rate.

MacKinnon v. Vancouver City Saving Credit Union City (Vancouver Reg. No. S030681)

Hordo & Bennett acted as counsel for the Plaintiff Class. This action involved allegations that VanCity had charged overdraft fees in contravention of the Criminal Code. In a settlement approved by Mr. Justice Tysoe on November 17, 2004, VanCity agreed to refund to each class member either 80% or 50% (depending on the type of account) of each qualifying overdraft fee they paid between February 5, 1997 and November 17, 2004. The total value of the settlement was estimated to be $3.6 million.