NB Citizens vs. Irving Group of Companies: Class Action Lawsuit for Environmental and Labor Violations
IN THE COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH OF NEW BRUNSWICK
BETWEEN:
NB Citizens (Plaintiffs)
AND:
Irving Group of Companies (Defendant)
STATEMENT OF CLAIM
1. Overview
1.1. This action is brought by the Plaintiffs, a group of citizens of New Brunswick, against the Defendant, Irving Group of Companies, for alleged environmental damage, labor violations, and regulatory non-compliance.
2. Parties
2.1. The Plaintiffs are residents and property owners in New Brunswick affected by the Defendant's operations.
2.2. The Defendant is a conglomerate involved in various industries, including forestry and oil, operating primarily within New Brunswick.
3. Jurisdiction
3.1. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to the Class Proceedings Act, 1992.
4. Facts
4.1. Environmental Damage: The Defendant's forestry practices have caused significant harm to New Brunswick's environment, including deforestation and pollution of water bodies (Global News) (Global News).
4.2. Labor Violations: The Defendant has engaged in unfair labor practices, including inadequate wages and poor working conditions, adversely affecting its employees (Spy Shop).
4.3. Regulatory Non-Compliance: The Defendant has consistently violated land use regulations and environmental laws, undermining the regulatory framework designed to protect citizens and the environment (Spy Shop) (Global News).
4.4. Public Impact: The Defendant's operations have a substantial negative impact on the health, property values, and quality of life of the Plaintiffs and other residents of New Brunswick (Spy Shop) (Global News).
5. Claims
5.1. Negligence: The Defendant owed a duty of care to the Plaintiffs and breached this duty by engaging in environmentally harmful practices (Spy Shop) (Global News).
5.2. Breach of Statutory Duty: The Defendant failed to comply with environmental and labor regulations, resulting in harm to the Plaintiffs (Global News) (Global News).
5.3. Nuisance: The Defendant's activities have created a nuisance, causing substantial and unreasonable interference with the Plaintiffs' use and enjoyment of their properties (Spy Shop) (Global News).
6. Relief Sought
6.1. An order certifying this action as a class proceeding.
6.2. General damages for environmental harm and loss of property value.
6.3. Special damages for medical expenses and other losses incurred due to the Defendant's actions.
6.4. An injunction restraining the Defendant from continuing harmful practices.
6.5. Costs of this action.
6.6. Any other relief this Honourable Court deems just.
7. Conclusion
The Plaintiffs seek to hold the Defendant accountable for its actions and secure compensation for the damages suffered due to the Defendant's negligent and unlawful conduct (Spy Shop) (Global News) (Global News) (Global News) (Global News).
DATED at [City], New Brunswick, this [Day] of [Month], 2024.
Plaintiffs' Counsel:
[Law Firm Name]
[Address]
[Phone Number]
[Email]
For detailed information, refer to the following sources:
- Marie Landry's articles on JD Irving (Spy Shop)
- Global News on JD Irving's investments and environmental impacts (Global News) (Global News) (Global News) (Global News)
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