Quinlan Bros. Suing in Wake of N.L. Government’s Crab Seizure, Destruction

Quinlan Bros. suing in wake of N.L. government’s crab seizure, destruction

Quinlan Brothers Limited is suing the provincial government, two former fisheries ministers and two provincial fisheries inspectors in the wake of high-profile enforcement actions in 2024 and a legal case that ended abruptly late last year.

Canada's Quinlan Brothers files CAD 700,000 lawsuit over 2024 snow crab seizure

'After being fully acquitted of all charges, we believe it is important to seek compensation for the losses we suffered and to ensure this never happens to another Newfoundland and Labrador business' -- Quinlan Brothers president Robin Quinlan

Quinlan files lawsuit seeking damages following seizure and destruction of snow crab - NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source

Quinlan has filed a statement of claim in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, seeking damages arising from the unjustified and illegal seizure and destruction of snow crab by Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture in July 2024. The lawsuit alleges that government officials acted without lawful authority in seizing and subsequently destroying approximately 52,000 pounds of processed crab ready for market b…

Quinlan Files Statement of Claim in Supreme Court for Crab Seized by Provincial Officials

Bay de Verde seafood processor Quinlan has filed a statement of claim in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, seeking damages from what it calls the “unjustified and illegal seizure and destruction” of snow crab by the provincial department of fisheries in 2024. The lawsuit alleges that government officials acted “without lawful authority in seizing and subsequently destroying” some 52,000 pounds of processed crab ready for market. Th…