Gold Price Manipulation Certification for Settlement

On October 25, 2018, the Ontario Court approved a motion to certify the within action as against Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Securities Limited, and Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (“Deutsche Bank”) for settlement purposes.

The Deutsche Bank settlement agreement (the “Deutsche Bank Agreement”) is subject to Court approvals in Ontario and Quebec. Hearings to approve the Deutsche Bank Agreement will be held as follows:

• Ontario: at the Toronto courthouse on April 30, 2019
• Quebec: at the Montreal courthouse on June 17, 2019

If you decide to exclude yourself (opt out), you must submit an Opt Out Form no later than April 12, 2019.

Copies of the Deutsche Bank Agreement, Short-Form and Long Form Notice (English and French) and opt-out form can be located under the “Important Documents” heading on the Gold Price Manipulation page.

Silver Price Manipulation Certification for Settlement

On October 25, 2018, the Ontario Court approved a motion to certify the within action as against Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Securities Limited, and Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (“Deutsche Bank”) for settlement purposes.

The Deutsche Bank settlement agreement (the “Deutsche Bank Agreement”) is subject to Court approvals in Ontario and Quebec. Hearings to approve the Deutsche Bank Agreement will be held as follows:

• Ontario: at the Toronto courthouse on April 30, 2019
• Quebec: at the Montreal courthouse on June 17, 2019

If you decide to exclude yourself (opt out), you must submit an Opt Out Form no later than April 12, 2019.

Copies of the Deutsche Bank Agreement, Short-Form and Long Form Notice (English and French) and opt-out form can be located under the “Important Documents” heading on the Sliver Price Manipulation page.

Small Bearings

On November 8, 2018, the BC Court approved a motion to certify the within action as against MinebeaMitsumi Inc. (formerly Minebea Co. Ltd.), NMB Korea, NMB (USA) Inc., and NMB Technologies Corporation (“NMB”) for settlement purposes.

The NMB settlement agreement (the “NMB Agreement”) is subject to Court approval in Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec. Hearings to approve the NMB Agreement will be held as follows:

• Quebec: at the Montreal courthouse on January 22, 2019
• Ontario: at the Goderich courthouse on February 25, 2019
• British Columbia: at the Vancouver courthouse on March 7, 2019

Click to view Important Documents

Entered Alberta Order re Adjournment of Settlement Approval (Visa, Mastercard and National Bank)

A copy of the order can be viewed HERE.

LCD Price-Fixing Class Action Settlements

Settlements with the defendants LG and Hannstar, in the amounts of $21,200,000 and $2,050,000 respectively, have been approved by the BC, Ontario and Quebec Courts. A second distribution protocol has also been approved.

Hydrogen Peroxide Class Definition Amended

On October 30th, 2015, the Court approved an amendment to the class definition. This amendment excludes certain persons and starts the limitation period running for those persons. More information is available at www.hydrogenperoxideclassaction.ca.

BC, Ontario and Quebec Certify Polyurethane Foam Actions for Settlement Purposes.

On July 27, 2015, the Courts in BC, Ontario and Quebec have now certified the polyurethane foam actions against Woodbridge, Vitafoam, Carpenter, FFP/Flexible Foam, Future Foam, Hickory Springs, Leggett & Platt, Mohawk and the Former FXI Individuals for settlement purposes only.

On September 21, 2015, the plaintiffs will apply to the BC Court to approve the settlement agreements, a plan to distribute the settlement funds and class counsel fees of 25% of all settlement funds achieved plus taxes and case expenses.

More information is available here.

Teck/Cominco Court Hearing Result: Settlement Agreement Approved

On July 24, 2015, the Court approved the settlement agreement, the plan to distribute settlement funds, class counsel’s fees, and the additional compensation for Jim Weldon and Len Bleier.

More information is on our Teck/Cominco page

Settlement, subject to court approval, reached in Category L Commercial Halibut Fishing License Case

A settlement, subject to court approval, has been reached in this case.  A hearing has been set for 2:00 p.m. on September 11, 2015 for the court to review the settlement.

Notice of Hearing in Hydrogen Peroxide Class Action

Class Counsel have brought a motion in Ontario to amend the class definition.  The proposed amendment narrows the class. The proposed amendment requires approval by the Ontario court before it becomes effective.  The motion to amend the class definition will be heard by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on October 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.  Please read the Notice carefully as the proposed amendments may affect your legal rights.

• Notice – English
• Notice – French