Branch MacMaster LLP and Hordo Bennett Mounteer LLP report that the
Federal Court of Canada has certified the BIM Class Action against
Business in Motion International Corporation and Alan Kippax. By order
dated November 10, 2011 , Mr. Justice Rennie of the Federal Court
officially certified the action on behalf of the national class, as
represented by the Plaintiff, Mr. Mark Cuzzetto .
The lawsuit was initiated in May, 2010 against BIM and its principal,
Alan Kippax. BIM operated a plan called the "Time Leverage System",
recruiting representatives to sell "Perpetual Motion Products". The
lawsuit alleges that the Defendants have been engaged in the operation
of an unlawful multi-level marketing scheme and/or pyramid scheme
contrary to the Competition Act. The class members seek damages for the
money they paid to the Defendants.
Persons who have purchased the product and who wish to participate in
the action do not need to do anything at this time. Persons who do not
want to participate in the action must opt out by January 18, 2012 by
completing the online form on the website.
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