In what circumstances will a court certify a class action against Toshiba of Canada for allegedly defective laptop computers?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Williams v. Canon Canada Inc., 2011 ONSC 6571 (CanLII):
In Bondy v. Toshiba of Canada Ltd. (2007), 39 C.P.C. (6th) 339, [2007] O.J. No. 784 (S.C.J.), Justice Brockenshire certified a class action involving allegedly defective laptop computers. The causes of action and common issues included negligence, negligent misrepresentation and breach of warranty.
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