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Settlement Reached in Chemotherapy Dosing Incident Class Action

/EINPresswire.com/ -- WINDSOR, ON--(Marketwired - November 07, 2016) - A settlement has been reached which resolves the claims of Class Members and Family Class Members in respect of the diluted chemotherapy incident at various Ontario and New Brunswick Hospitals, between February 4, 2012 and April 2, 2013.

A class action was brought on behalf of individuals who alleged that the negligence of Mezentco Solutions Inc., cob Marchese Hospital Solutions, Mezentco Inc., cob Marchese Health Care and MedBuy Corporation caused approximately 1200 cancer patients in Ontario and New Brunswick to receive lower than intended dosages of the cancer drugs cyclophosphamide and/or gemcitabine.

The allegations made in the lawsuits have not been proven in court and the court has not taken any position as to the truth or merits of the claims or defences asserted by either side. The Settlement represents a resolution of the disputed claims, and the Defendants and Hospitals do not admit any wrongdoing or liability in connection with the Class Action.

The settlement is for C$2,375,000.00, and includes payments to Class Members, Provincial Health Insurers, payments towards legal costs, and payments for notice and claims administration.

According to Michael Peerless of McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP, co-counsel for the plaintiffs, "While these were difficult and protracted negotiations, the defendants and hospitals should be commended for dealing with this issue in a fair and considered manner."

According to Harvey T. Strosberg, Q.C. of Sutts Strosberg LLP, co-counsel for the plaintiffs: "This is not a good settlement. Given the circumstances, this is an excellent settlement."

Further information for class members is available at the website https://www.mckenzielake.com/practice-areas/class-actions-law/chemotherapy-dilution

For further information please contact:

Sharon Strosberg
(519)561-6294
sharon@strosbergco.com

Sabrina Lombardi
(519) 667-2645
lombardi@mckenzielake.com

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