ODD Class Action – Settlement approval hearing

A settlement has been reached with the Sony Defendants.

Microsoft Class Action Trial

The trial phase of this action has commenced. The parties have agreed to a modified trial structure where the cases-in-chief will be exchanged in writing, followed by an oral hearing. Exchange of the parties written cases, expert reports, and pre-trial applications will continue through the spring of 2018.  The oral hearing is currently scheduled for July 9, 2018 through to January 18, 2019.  These hearing will be held in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Vancouver Courthouse, 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC.

Autoparts – Automotive Wire Harness Systems & Radiators

Settlements have been reached with the defendants in the following actions:

Automotive Wire Harness Systems:

Proposed Distribution Protocol (Amended), June 13, 2018

Yazaki Systems Technologies GmbH (formerly S-Y Systems Technologies Europe, GmbH) (“S-Y Systems”) in the amount of $50,000.

Radiators:

T. Rad Co., Ltd. and T. Rad North America Inc. (“T. Rad”), in the amount of $1,053,975.67

The S-Y Systems and T. Rad settlements are subject to court approval in British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario. Applications to approve the S-Y Systems and T. Rad settlements will be heard in the British Columbia Court in the city of Vancouver on December 7, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the Quebec Court in the City of Quebec on December 15, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. and in the Ontario Court in the city of Toronto on January 26, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.  The Courts will decide whether the settlements are fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of settlement class members.

• Auto Parts – Abbreviated Notice (S-Y Systems and TRad Settlement)
• Auto Parts – Long-Form Notice (S-Y Systems and TRad Settlement)
• Auto Parts – FRENCH Long-Form Notice (S-Y Systems and TRad Settlement)

Finkel v Coast Capital Savings Credit Union

On October 20, 2017, the Court of Appeal released the reasons for judgement upholding certification of the case as a class proceeding. You can access this decision by clicking on the link below.

• Finkel v. Coast Capital Savings Credit Union, 2017 BCCA 361 – Reasons Released October 20, 2017

LCD Class Action – Second Distribution of Settlement Funds to Class Members

LCD Class Action – Second round of claims process now open. Claims can be submitted online by clicking here for the LCD Claims website until January 19, 2018.  For further details, please visit the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on our website.

Polyurethane Foam Price Fixing -Distribution of Settlement Funds to Class Members

Distribution and administration protocols have now been approved by the Courts. Class members can make claims for reimbursement starting October 9, 2017 at “Foam for Cash” website. Click here to go directly to the webpage.

More information is available, please click on the link below.

De Beers Settlement

Did you purchase a Gem Grade Diamond between January 1, 1994 and October 14, 2016? If so, you may be affected by a class action settlement with De Beers Canada Inc. and related entities. Please click on the “Related Litigation” link below for further details.

Commercial Halibut Fishing – Matter Concluded

This class action has been concluded. On September 12, 2018, a Consent Dismissal Order was filed with the court registry dismissing all claims.

Auto-Parts Class Action Settlements

Settlements have been reached with the defendants in the following actions:

Automotive Wire Harness Systems:
Leoni AG, Leoni Kabel GmbH, Leoni Wiring Systems, Inc., Leonische Holding, Inc., Leoni Wire Inc., Leoni Elocab Ltd. and Leoni Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH (“Leoni”), in the amount of $250,000.

Occupant Safety Systems:
Autoliv, Inc., Autoliv ASP, Inc., Autoliv B.V. & Co. K.G., Autoliv Electronics Canada Inc., Autoliv Japan Ltd., Autoliv Safety Technology, Inc., Autoliv Canada, Inc. and VOA Canada Inc. (“Autoliv”), in the amount of $3,200,000.

Starters
Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. and Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. (“Hitachi”), in the amount of $575,000

Alternators
Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. and Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. (“Hitachi”), in the amount of $950,000

Electronic Control Units
Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. and Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. (“Hitachi”), in the amount of $150,000

Ignition Coils
Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. and Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. (“Hitachi”), in the amount of $1,100,000

Fuel Injection Systems
Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. and Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. (“Hitachi”), in the amount of $1,267,084

The Leoni, Autoliv and Hitachi settlements are subject to court approval in Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec. Applications to approve the Leoni, Autoliv and Hitachi settlements will be heard in the Ontario Court in Toronto on May 1, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the Quebec Court in the City of Quebec on June 21, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. The date for the British Columbia Court will be posted online at: www.classaction.ca/autoparts once it has been scheduled. The Courts will decide whether the settlements are fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of settlement class members.

* Notice of Hearing (Autoliv, Hitachi, Leoni) – English
* Notice of Hearing Long Form (Autoliv, Hitachi, Leoni) – French

Commercial Halibut Fishing – update

On March 9, 2017, the court approved the payout of settlement funds to class members in stages. The first stage will be to pay out all claims to class members who are sole owners (company or individual) of the licensed vessel.  Click on the link below for more details.