Mass Tort Leads in New Brunswick

New Brunswick's class action framework operates under the Class Proceedings Act, which provides the procedural basis for certifying mass tort claims in the province. The Court of King's Bench of New Brunswick hears class action proceedings. While New Brunswick has a smaller volume of province-specific class actions compared to Ontario or BC, the province's residents frequently participate in national class action campaigns, and local environmental and industrial claims generate province-specific proceedings.

New Brunswick's industrial base creates particular mass tort exposure categories. The Irving Oil refinery in Saint John, one of the largest refineries in North America, and surrounding petrochemical operations have raised environmental concerns for nearby communities. The Belledune smelter in northern New Brunswick, which operated for decades before closure, left legacy contamination that has been the subject of environmental health claims. Mining operations, particularly base metal mining in the Bathurst area, have also contributed to environmental exposure concerns.

Moncton, Saint John, and Fredericton together account for the majority of the province's 840,000 residents and provide the primary base for pharmaceutical and consumer product mass tort campaigns. The province's bilingual population means that mass tort outreach must accommodate both English and French-speaking claimants, particularly in northern New Brunswick. DashLeads generates pre-screened mass tort leads from New Brunswick residents meeting eligibility criteria for active campaigns. Our bilingual screening funnels capture claimant details in both official languages. The Limitation of Actions Act governs limitation periods, and class proceedings may suspend limitations for class members. All lead generation complies with the Law Society of New Brunswick's advertising rules.