McEwan v. Canadian Hockey League
James Johnathon McEwan, as Representative Plaintiff
Law Firm / Organization
Klein Lawyers LLP
Canadian Hockey League/ Ligue Canadienne de Hockey
Law Firm / Organization
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Western Hockey League
Law Firm / Organization
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Canadian Hockey Association/ Association Canadienne de Hockey d.b.a. Hockey Canada
Law Firm / Organization
Stikeman Elliott LLP
  • Facts: James McEwan sues CHL for negligence and breach of fiduciary duty over violence culture and concussion management.
  • Issue: Allegations of CHL promoting violence and inadequately managing concussions.
  • Court's Ruling: Dismissed defendants' application for cross-examination on affidavits in class action certification stage.
  • Costs/Damages: Financial terms were not specified.
Supreme Court of British Columbia
S190264
Civil litigation
Plaintiff