We are pleased to announce that James Howie, Neil Sacks, Michael Henry, Adam Wagman, David Levy and Paul Miller have been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for 2020.
Six HSH Partners Recognized in the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada
News
August 16, 2019–Mefloquine Lawsuit Update
Return to Mefloquine homepage. The following is a summary of the first case conference regarding the Mefloquine Mass Tort. On August 13, 2019, the parties attended the first Case Management Conference before Prothonotary Furlanetto of the Federal Court. The purpose of this attendance was to introduce the cases to the Court and to work out scheduling … Read More
Settlement of Canada-wide Class Action Regarding Certain St. Jude Defibrillators
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved a $5 million settlement of a national class action brought against St. Jude Medical, Inc. and St. Jude Medical Canada, Inc. The class action relates to certain models of implantable cardiac defibrillators or cardiac resynchronization therapy devices manufactured between January 2010 and May 23, 2015 under the brand names Fortify, … Read More
Systemic Challenges Allowed Nurse to Get Away with Murder: Wettlaufer Report
Justice Eileen Gillese released an eye-opening report this week, the culmination of a public inquiry into Ontario’s long-term care system. The over 1400-page report was prompted by the criminal actions of nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer, deemed the worst healthcare killer in Canadian history.
Allergan Breast Implant Lawsuit: Worldwide recall issued
As an update to our ongoing Allergen lawsuit, this week the company issued a global recall of the textured breast implants, the focus of our legal action.
Howie, Sacks & Henry Welcomes Victoria Yang as our Newest Associate
HSH welcomes Victoria Yang to the firm as an Associate.
HSH and Beyond Law Pursue Mass Tort Actions for Women Injured by Allergan Breast Implants
Howie Sacks and Henry LLP has partnered with Beyond Law LLP to pursue individual mass tort actions on behalf of women and their families who have suffered injury due to Allergan breast implants.
June 14, 2019 – Meghan Hull Jacquin Interviewed on The Future Is Female Podcast
HSH Partner Meghan Hull Jacquin was interviewed on The Future Is Female.
May 29, 2019: ESSURE ANNOUNCEMENT – THOSE JOINING THE MASS TORT MUST ACT FAST!
Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP (HSH) anticipates filing lawsuits for individuals who have retained us within the next few months. We know that there are many women across Canada who have suffered side effects due to Essure who have not yet contacted us. We encourage anyone who wishes to be part of the mass tort … Read More
May 27, 2019: Media Coverage as HSH Client, Ottawa Bus Crash Victim Files $19 Million Lawsuit
Various media coverage has been issued on Marcie Stevens, a victim of the Ottawa Bus Crash and client of HSH Partner Meghan Hull Jacquin.