Sonia Lynn Bjorkquist

This is a motion to discontinue a proposed class action concerning automobile airbags that had been recalled.

The action, which had not been certified, sought compensation for pure economic loss.

Due to developments in case law, particularly the Supreme Court of Canada's clarification on pure economic loss for defective products, the litigation risk increased, and the prospects for certification and substantial economic recovery diminished.

Class Counsel sought leave to discontinue the action with prejudice and without costs.

The court granted the motion, finding that the action was commenced for a proper purpose, the test for discontinuance was satisfied, and putative class members were not prejudiced, as limitation periods remained suspended.

This decision concerns a resumed certification motion for a proposed class action against Boston Scientific Ltd. and Boston Scientific Corporation regarding transvaginal mesh medical devices.

The plaintiffs, Susan and Darin Vester, alleged negligent design and failure to warn.

Following an initial adjournment due to a lack of common issues, new expert evidence was presented demonstrating a "some-basis-in-fact" for common issues related to the degradation of the polypropylene mesh (HGX-030-01) and the inadequacy of warnings in the Directions For Use (DFU).

The court found that the new evidence sufficiently identified a discrete defect common to all devices and a plausible medical theory of harm, satisfying the common issues and preferable procedure criteria.

The motion to certify the class action was granted.