*The full article was initially published in The Canadian
Class Action Review: Volume 16, Issue 2*
Overview
This article examines the complex considerations that confront
those pursuing class-action lawsuits against owners and operators
of Ontario's LTC homes in response to the pandemic's
devastating impact on the residents of those facilities and their
families. An overview of the contexts and
circumstances in which Ontario's LTC facilities responded to
the pandemic is presented. By identifying and examining
several critical issues associated with the operation of LTC
residences, the discussion aims to provide a more informed and
nuanced appreciation of some of the obstacles confronting
plaintiffs. The interaction of historical, political,
economic, and social considerations associated with the operation
of Ontario's LTC homes attests to the complexity of the
contexts and circumstances in which the duty and standard of care
in those facilities during a pandemic
