MENU FOODS CLASS ACTION
On March 27, 2007, Branch MacMaster commenced a proposed class action in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against various Menu Foods companies as a result of the manufacturing and sale of contaminated pet food. In doing so, Branch MacMaster has joined forces with a number of other law firms who commenced similar actions in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec .
This proposed class action is being brought by Vicki Joel. A copy of the Writ of Summons filed in British Columbia can be found by clicking here. A copy of the Statement of Claim filed in British Columbia can be found by clicking here.
The first step in this action will be for the Court to consider whether it should be certified as a class action pursuant to the Class Proceedings Act. A date for this hearing has not been set.
The proposed class members are persons resident in British Columbia who purchased dog or ca t food manufactured by the Defendants between November 8, 2006 and March 6, 2007 and which was subject to the March 16, 2007 recall issued by Menu Foods Income Fund, as updated on various dates thereafter.
For a list of the brand s and varieties of pet food that were included in the recall, please go to www.menufoods.com/recall, or contact our paraleg al Ulla Herlev at (604) 654-2964 or uherlev@branmac.com.
We encourage you to let us know if you are a member of the class and to complete a Questionnaire providing full particulars of your experience. If you are unable to open the Questionnaire online, please contact Ulla Herlev at (604) 654-2962 to complete one by telephone or to receive a form in the mail. If you have experienced similar problems with the same brand s of pet foods that are the subject of the recall, but different varieties (for example, dry kibble), please also let us know.
We have established a dedicated website with information about the progress of this lawsuit. If you wish to ensure that you are personally notified if the British Columbia case is certified as a class action, please access our dedicated website at www.menufoodsclassaction.ca or contact us at:Branch MacMaster
Barristers & Solicitors
Suite 1410 - 777 Hornby Street
Vancouver , BC V6C 1S4
Attention: Ulla Herlev
Email: uherlev@branmac.com
Telephone: 604-654-2964
Fax: 604-684-3429