This case was certified as a class action following a decision released by the BC Supreme Court on January 7, 2025.
Two new settlements have been reached with KOA Corporation and KOA Speer Electronics, Inc. (“KOA”); and Susumu Co., Ltd and Susumu International (USA) Inc. (“Susumu”). Please click on the link below for details about the hearings scheduled to approve these settlement agreements.
As of September 23, 2024, the defendants have sought leave to appeal the Court of Appeal decision to the Supreme Court of Canada.
The deadline to submit a claim was October 29, 2024.
A new settlement has been reached for CAD $9,400,000 with the defendants Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems USA Inc. (formerly known as Espar Inc.), Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems Canada Inc. (formerly known as Espar Products Inc.), “Espar Climate Control Systems”, Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems International GmbH (formerly known as Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems International Beteiligungs-GmbH), Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems GmbH (formerly known as J. Eberspaecher GmbH and Co. KG) and Eberspaecher Gruppe GmbH and Co. KG., (“Espar”).
Please note that the proposed class is limited to individuals or entities who have a contract with Navitax that contains the following “Term” clause:
Term – This Agreement is for the period beginning January 1st, 2016 and ending on the later of December 31, 2020 or the conclusion of any appeals in progress.
Please click the link below for further information.
Justice Coval has approved an Opt Out procedure for the above matter. The deadline to opt out is November 28, 2024. Please click on the link for further information.
On April 16, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the settlement agreement entered into with the Tetra Tech Defendants and set the Gatos Settlement Agreement approval motion to be heard on June 28, 2024.
This action is settled.
Claims Process and Deadline
Settlements have been reached with all defendants in the following actions:
(collectively “Affected Parts”)
The Courts have approved a protocol for the distribution of the Affected Parts settlement funds.
For more information about the settlements, the affected vehicles, and how you can apply to receive a payment, click below:
The deadline to file a claim is October 30, 2023. Please visit www.autopartsettlement.ca to claim your refund.