Lawyers in Quebec class actions seek $906M in fees for work in landmark tobacco case

Documents filed in court Friday requesting approval for notice to class-action members about the payment for 175,000 hours of work

Lawyers representing tens of thousands of Quebecers in two class-action lawsuits against three major tobacco manufacturers will seek to receive more than $900 million in fees for their work in the landmark case that has spanned decades.

Spokespeople for counsel in one of the lawsuits say documents were filed in court Friday requesting approval for a notice that would be sent to the class-action members about the payment being sought for more than 175,000 hours of work.