There can be no question that this litigation was exceptionally complex, hotly contested, and hard fought. It included proceedings at every level of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. … It was complex and hard-fought over the course of 11 years at all levels of court. Seventeen separate appellate decisions were rendered. The outcome of the many multifaceted legal issues was uncertain. Prosecution of the cases required a staggering amount of effort and legal skill on an enormous scale. Each Defendant was a large and sophisticated enterprise with massive resources available for their respective defences. By any measure, it was an exceptional case on every level.

HSH and CFM took on the greatest responsibility in this proceeding for the plaintiffs. They led the lion’s share of the plaintiffs’ evidence and conducted many of the cross-examinations. Their efforts supported the efforts of other plaintiff groups, who would otherwise have had higher costs.

My family and I are overjoyed by the verdict of the court. After sitting in the courtroom for almost the entire trial, I am grateful for the hard work and effort that my lawyers from Camp Fiorante and Howie Sacks & Henry put into the trial. Joe, Jamie, Paul and Valerie have been a steadying force for me throughout the ordeal

Involvement in a traumatic air crash is an experience from which no one emerges unscathed [but] the hard work, outstanding organization, tactical and legal skills and persistence of class counsel … has achieved real justice for real people who were victims of a very serious aviation accident. It will give them significant compensation through a simple and expeditious claims process. The benefits will begin to flow almost immediately.