A Saskatoon law firm that was exploring the possibility of a class-action lawsuit against the provincial government for residents who lost their homes to wildfires in northern Saskatchewan has decided against pursuing it.
On July 7, Procido LLP held a webinar for what was expected to be five or six people to provide information about the class-action process. Instead, more than 100 people showed up to share their stories.
The law firm told attendees it would make a decision in two weeks about whether or not to proceed with the class-action.
Residents who lost homes to Sask. wildfires meet with law firm about class-action suit against province
The firm conducted an initial legal analysis based on calls, emails, messages and meetings, and reviewed relevant case law and applicable registr