Lawyers gouging their clients lead to class action lawsuit. "According to the lawsuit, lead plaintiff Kalair was charged $2,673 for photocopies when his case ended in 2022. Meanwhile, Montrose was charged an even higher amount: a total of $4,465.85 for photocopies at the end of his case, according to a copy of his disbursement fee bill" #ontario #law #lawyers #gouging #classaction
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$4,500 for photocopies? Proposed class action takes aim at ‘exorbitant’ fees charged by lawyers

Toronto lawyer Peter Waldmann says law firms routinely overcharge clients for photocopies, printing, transport and other disbursements. He's hoping to put a stop to the practice. 

Toronto Star