Regina律师Tony Merchant, 被称为「加拿大集体诉讼国王」, 于81岁生日前80岁死于癌症。
Regina lawyer Tony Merchant, known as "Canada’s class-action king," died at 80 from cancer, days before his 81st birthday.
Regina律师Tony Merchant在加拿大全国主要集体诉讼案件中出名, 80岁时去世。
Tony Merchant, a Regina lawyer renowned for leading major class-action lawsuits across Canada, has died at 80.
他的妻子证实,他在家里与癌症搏斗后去世,就在81岁生日前几天。
His wife confirmed he passed away at home after a battle with cancer, just days before his 81st birthday.
作为"加拿大集体诉讼之王", 商人为前寄宿学校学生获得了19亿美元的和解, 这是加拿大历史上最大的和解.
Known as “Canada’s class-action king,” Merchant secured a $1.9-billion settlement for former residential school students, the largest in Canadian history.
他还成功地领导了针对公司的诉讼,涉及的问题包括手机费过高、玩具中含铅涂料和有缺陷的臀部植入器。
He also led successful lawsuits against companies over issues like excessive cellphone fees, lead paint in toys, and defective hip implants.
Regina计划举行葬礼,他的家人说,他们为他的遗产感到自豪。
A funeral is planned in Regina, and his family said they are proud of his legacy.