Geoffrey Morawetz
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Justice Geoffrey Morawetz is the Chief Justice of the Ontario Superior Court, known for his significant rulings in high-stakes legal cases, including class-action lawsuits. His recent decision approving nearly $1 billion in fees for Quebec law firms that litigated against Big Tobacco has garnered national attention for its unprecedented nature in Canadian legal history.
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Chief Justice Geoffrey Morawetz of the Superior Court of Justice addressed the planned reforms of the province’s civil-justice system.
Ontario’s top court has too few judges compared with other provinces, Chief Justice saysThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-09-26
Canada· 2025-09-26
Justice Geoffrey Morawetz concluded that the 'astronomical' fee owed to four Quebec law firms is reasonable given the circumstances of the case.
Quebec law firms that sued Big Tobacco to receive nearly $1-billion, a fee ‘unheard of in Canadian legal history’The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-08-29
Canada· 2025-08-29
