This initial case conference in a proposed class action concerning allegedly defective breast implants addressed procedural coordination across multiple jurisdictions and the establishment of a certification motion schedule.
The court set a detailed schedule for the Ontario certification motion, including deadlines for records and cross-examinations, with the hearing scheduled for December 2021.
The court declined to mandate an immediate multi-jurisdictional case conference, emphasizing that inter-plaintiff counsel agreement is the primary mechanism for resolving overlapping claims.
Additionally, the court directed plaintiffs to ensure proper service on unserved foreign defendants to prevent delays.
