Lawyers representing tens of thousands of Quebecers in two class-action lawsuits against three major tobacco manufacturers will seek to receive more than $900 million in fees for their work in the landmark case that has spanned decades.
Spokespeople for counsel in one of the lawsuits say documents were filed in court Friday requesting approval for a notice that would be sent to the class-action members about the payment being sought for more than 175,000 hours of work.
More than $4 billion is earmarked for the plaintiffs in the lawsuits, and the payment requested by their lawyers represents 22 per cent of that sum. The proposal cleared a significant hurdle Thursday but must still obtain the court's approval before it can be implemented, and a hearing scheduled for late January will also include a motion for approval of the legal fees.
"The requested fees reflect not only the extraordinary scope of the work performed and the results achieved but also the unwavering dedication of the lawyers and their teams," André Lespérance, one of the lawyers representing some of the Quebec plaintiffs, said in a statement.
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