20 Oct 2023
Davis v. Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services
In the case of Davis v. Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, dated October 20, 2023, a proposed employment law class action was involved. Plaintiff Denver Davis had sued defendants Amazon.Com, Inc., Amazon.Com.Ca, Inc., and Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC (collectively "Amazon") under the Class Proceedings Act, 1992. Mr. Davis had brought a Certification Motion, while Amazon had filed a motion to stay some of the putative class members' claims. Amazon had succeeded in its Stay Motion and had resisted certification. Amazon had sought approximately $2.0 million in costs on a partial indemnity basis, while Mr. Davis had argued for an award of approximately $400,000.
The court had awarded Amazon costs on a partial indemnity basis of $750,000, considering various factors. Mr. Davis's claim had been for general damages of $200 million and $50 million in other damages, involving two distinct branches of the case against Amazon. The motions had involved extensive legal work, with multiple lawyers and experts. However, the court had found Amazon's requested amount excessive and Mr. Davis's proposal too low.
In conclusion, the court had awarded Amazon costs of $750,000, striking a balance between the parties' claims while considering the reasonableness and fairness of the award.