We have filed a class action against Aviva Insurance Company of Canada on behalf of Branches of The Royal Canadian Legion across Canada, and other veterans, service, and legacy organizations operating in a similar manner to Legion Branches (except in the province of British Columbia) whose insurance coverage for loss of business income relating to COVID-19 has been denied by Aviva.

In this class action, the plaintiffs, Belle River District Minor Hockey Association Inc. (“Belle River”), and Essex County Dancers Incorporated allege that the Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh (“Town of Tecumseh”) has been charging excessive lottery licensing and lottery administration fees (“lottery fees”) to organizations who participate in fundraising through charity bingo and other charity lotteries. The plaintiffs allege that the lottery fees are so excessive that they have become a form of unconstitutional taxation. The action claims for an accounting and restitution (a refund) of all lottery fees paid to the Town of Tecumseh by the plaintiff and other members of the class on or after October 24, 1993 found to be levied without authority or ultra vires.

In this class action, the plaintiff, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Essex County, alleges that The Corporation of the City of Windsor has been charging excessive lottery licensing and lottery administration fees to organizations who participate in fundraising through charity bingo and other charity lotteries. The plaintiff alleges that the lottery fees are so excessive that they have become a form of unconstitutional taxation. The action claims for an accounting and restitution (a refund) of all lottery fees paid to the City of Windsor by the plaintiff and other members of the class on or after October 24, 1993 found to be levied without authority or ultra vires.

Lerners LLP has filed a class action on behalf of Ontario denturists whose insurance coverage for loss of business income relating to COVID-19 has been denied by Aviva Insurance Company of Canada.