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Lawyers in Quebec class actions seek $906M in fees for work in landmark tobacco case

  • Lawyers in Quebec are seeking $906 million in fees for their work in a landmark tobacco case involving three major tobacco manufacturers.
  • The fees requested represent 22 percent of the more than $4 billion earmarked for the plaintiffs in the lawsuits.
  • The litigation began in the late 1990s and reflects the extraordinary scope of work performed by the lawyers.
  • The lawyers took on the costs and risks of litigation without assurance of payment, driven by the pursuit of fair compensation for victims and their families.
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