Class-action lawsuit over deadly Toronto shooting clears another legal hurdle (opens original article in a new tab)

Class-action lawsuit over deadly Toronto shooting moves forward after Supreme Court of Canada declines to review decision allowing it to proceed.

• Supreme Court of Canada declines to review Ontario's decision allowing class-action lawsuit over 2018 Danforth shooting
• Survivors and families of victims sued gunmaker Smith & Wesson for not implementing anti-unauthorized use technology
• Ontario Court of Appeal ruled motions judge set certification bar too high by requiring plaintiffs to prove case on merits at early stage