The Traffic Monsoon Receiver has requested permission to engage local counsel to pursue Canadian net-winners.
The Receiver’s motion, filed on October 21st, seeks permission to employ attorneys at Borden Ladner Gervais.
BLG is a leading Canadian law firm with more than 700 lawyers, intellectual property agents, and other professionals in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.
If approved, Borden Ladner Gervais will act on behalf of the Receiver in Canada.
The Receiver filed a
$48 million dollar clawback class-action
against Traffic Monsoon net-winners earlier this year.
Among the defendants are Montreal resident Vincent Boutin, and “at least sixty other members” who also reside in Canada.
Boutin stands accused of stealing $761,541.86 from Traffic Monsoon victims. The other unnamed Canadian net-winners together stole “over $400,000”.
Pending a decision on the Receiver’s motion, stay tuned…
Update 30th October 2019 –
The Receiver’s motion was
denied
on October 28th.
Update 30th April 2021 –
The Traffic Monsoon Receiver has
renewed efforts to engage Canadian counsel
.
🤖 Quick Answer
What is the Traffic Monsoon Receiver's latest legal action regarding Canadian participants?The Receiver has filed a motion seeking permission to engage Borden Ladner Gervais, a prominent Canadian law firm, to pursue net-winners in Canada. This follows a $48 million clawback class-action lawsuit filed earlier against Traffic Monsoon participants, including Montreal resident Vincent Boutin and approximately sixty other Canadian members accused of fraudulent activities.
Which law firm will represent the Receiver in Canada?
Borden Ladner Gervais, a leading Canadian firm with over 700 lawyers and professionals across Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, has been selected to act on behalf of the Receiver if the motion receives court approval.
Who are the primary defendants in the Canadian clawback case?
Among the defendants is Montreal resident Vincent Boutin, accused of obtaining $761,