Victims wait for word on moose class-action appeal

The appeal hearing for people injured in moose-vehicle collisions in the province concluded late Friday afternoon in St. John's.

The appeal is in response to a class-action lawsuit filed against the government that lawsuit was dismissed by a judge with the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in September.

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St. John's lawyer Ches Crosbie launched the lawsuit in January 2011, claiming that the provincial government is to blame for failing to control the moose population.

Lawyers representing over 100 victims presented to a panel of three Appeal Court judges, arguingthat the case should be sent back to trial because of issues left unresolved by the trial judge.

If granted, a new trial will determine whether the government is liable to pay damages.

A decision from the Court of Appeal could take 6 months or longer.

In a statement released by Ches Crosbie Barristers, lawyers say clients will be notified when a decision is made.

Crosbiecalls this case the biggest road injury lawsuit ever.