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27208

Camco Inc., et al. v. Whirlpool Corporation, et al.

(Federal) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2001-04-06 Appeal closed
2001-04-05 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (on motion for rehearing)
2001-04-05 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
2001-03-23 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, (on motion for rehearing)
2001-02-23 Notice of deposit of judgment on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal
2001-02-22 Decision on the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi
Dismissed, with costs
2001-02-12 All material on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal submitted to Justices, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi
2001-02-09 Reply to the response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 12 copies (sent to panel Feb. 12/2001), Completed on: 2001-02-09 Camco Inc.
2001-01-26 Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (12 copies)(sent to panel Feb. 12/2001), Completed on: 2001-01-26 Whirlpool Corporation
2001-01-15 Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (book form 12 copies)(sent to panel Feb. 12/2001), Completed on: 2001-01-15 Camco Inc.
2001-01-08 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
2000-12-20 Copy of formal judgment being prepared
2000-12-18 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2000-12-15 Judgment on the appeal rendered, L'HD G McL Ia Ma Ba Bi, The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Dismissed, with costs
1999-12-23 Transcript received, and distributed to the justices (88 pages)(joint with 27209)
1999-12-14 Hearing of the appeal, 1999-12-14, L'HD G McL Ia Ma Ba Bi
Decision reserved
1999-12-14 Supplemental document, (condensed book) Whirlpool Corporation
1999-12-13 Supplemental document, (condensed book) (joint with 27209) Camco Inc.
1999-12-09 Decision on motion for directions, Ba, This appeal together with appeal (27209) will be heard as one appeal. The time for argument by the appellants and respondents is fixed at 1 hour and 15 minutes each, the time for reply shall be 5 minutes.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-12-09 Submission of motion for directions, Ba
1999-12-07 Notice of appearance Camco Inc.
1999-12-07 Response to motion for directions, (Letter Form), from the respondents dated Dec. 6/99 (joint with 27209) (5 copies), Completed on: 1999-12-07 Whirlpool Corporation
1999-12-02 Motion for directions, and for allocation of time (5 copies - book form) (joint with 27209), Completed on: 1999-12-02 Camco Inc.
1999-11-26 Correspondence received from, P. Everitt dated Nov. 25, 1999 (fax copy) re: responding to J. Kokonis's letter dated Nov. 24, 1999 (joint with 27209) Whirlpool Corporation
1999-11-25 Correspondence received from, J. Kokonis dated Nov. 24, 1999 re: duration of oral argumentation (joint with 27209) P.S. may file a motion for directions Camco Inc.
1999-11-19 Respondent's book of authorities, Incomplete Whirlpool Corporation
1999-11-19 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 1999-11-19 Whirlpool Corporation
1999-09-30 Order on miscellaneous motion
1999-09-29 Decision on miscellaneous motion, G, for an order that volumes XI and XII of the appellants' record shall be filed under seal and the provisions of the Confidentiality Order in Federal Court File T-2028-95 dated Feb. 14/97 shall apply (for provisions see order).
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-09-29 Submission of miscellaneous motion, for a sealing order, G
1999-09-28 Notice of miscellaneous motion, to SEAL vol. XI and XII of the Appellants' Record, Completed on: 1999-09-28 Camco Inc.
1999-09-27 Correspondence received from, K.K. Graham dated Sept. 27/99 including lower court orders re: Confidentiality Camco Inc.
1999-09-27 Appellant's book of authorities, Vol. I and II, Completed on: 1999-09-27 Camco Inc.
1999-09-27 Appellant's record, Vol. I to Vol. XIII, Completed on: 1999-09-27 Camco Inc.
1999-09-27 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 1999-09-27 Camco Inc.
1999-09-20 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1999-12-14
Decision reserved
1999-09-07 Notice of hearing, (Dec. 14/99) Camco Inc.
1999-08-10 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1999-10-04
1999-07-15 Appeal court record, (4 boxes)
1999-07-15 Trial court exhibits, (4 boxes)
1999-07-12 Correspondence received from, K.K. Graham dated July 12/99 re: scheduing of the appeal Camco Inc.
1999-06-17 Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal
1999-06-15 Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1999-06-15 Camco Inc.
1999-06-11 Order granting leave to appeal
1999-05-18 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
1999-05-17 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-05-07 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Ma Ba Bi
1999-05-04 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal
1999-05-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Mr. Kokonis (cc. all parties); re: Camco & Maytag leave app.
1999-05-03 Correspondence received, (by fax) from Louis Massson; re: letter dated Apr. 29 from Mr. Kokonis (joint with 27209-26406)
1999-04-30 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from P.R. Everitt; re: letter from Mr. Kokonis addressed to CJ; re: Free World appeal (joint with 27209) Whirlpool Corporation
1999-04-29 Correspondence received from, J.J. Kokonis, Q.C. addressed to the Chief Justice; re: if leave granted would like to be heard with Free World Trust (26406) (joint with 27209-26406) Camco Inc.
1999-04-26 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 1999-04-26 Camco Inc.
1999-04-20 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1999-04-20 Whirlpool Corporation
1999-03-23 Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1999-03-23 Camco Inc.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Camco Inc. Appellant Active
General Electric Company Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Whirlpool Corporation Respondent Active
Inglis Limited Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Camco Inc.

Counsel
Names
Ronald E. Dimock
Dino P. Clarizio
Dennis S.K. Leung
Kevin K. Graham
James D. Kokonis
Contact information
Dimock Stratton
3202 - 20 Queen Street West
Box 102
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3R3
Telephone: (416) 971-7202
FAX: (416) 971-6638
Email: rdimock@dimock.com
Agent
Name
James D. Kokonis, Q.C.
Contact information
Smart & Biggar
900 - 55 Metcalfe Street
PO Box 2999, Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y6
Telephone: (613) 232-2486
FAX: (613) 232-8440

Party: General Electric Company

Counsel
Name
Ronald E. Dimock
Contact information
Dimock Stratton
3202 - 20 Queen Street West
Box 102
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3R3
Telephone: (416) 971-7202
FAX: (416) 971-6638
Email: rdimock@dimock.com
Agent
Name
James D. Kokonis, Q.C.
Contact information
Smart & Biggar
900 - 55 Metcalfe Street
PO Box 2999, Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y6
Telephone: (613) 232-2486
FAX: (613) 232-8440

Party: Whirlpool Corporation

Counsel
Name
Christopher Kvas
Contact information
Barrigar & Moss
Suite 1502, 77 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1M2
Telephone: (416) 921-6558
FAX: (416) 923-0760
Agent
Name
Mitchell B. Charness
Contact information
Ridout & Maybee
18th Flr. 150 Metcalfe St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1P1
Telephone: (613) 236-1995
FAX: (613) 236-2485

Party: Inglis Limited

Counsel
Name
Christopher Kvas
Contact information
Barrigar & Moss
Suite 1502, 77 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1M2
Telephone: (416) 921-6558
FAX: (416) 923-0760
Agent
Name
Mitchell B. Charness
Contact information
Ridout & Maybee
18th Flr. 150 Metcalfe St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1P1
Telephone: (613) 236-1995
FAX: (613) 236-2485

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Lower court rulings

August 18, 1997
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-2028-95

Respondents' Canadian patents 1,049,803 and 1,095,734 valid; latter patent infringed; Respondents to elect between profits and damages; permanent injunction against Applicants with respect to latter patent; Applicants' counterclaim dismissed

January 22, 1999
Federal Court of Appeal

A-630-97

Appeal dismissed with costs

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13