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Ramsay v. Panasonic Corporation et al. / Ramsay v. Panasonic Corporation et al.

These proposed class actions allege the defendants and their senior executives participated in illegal and secret meetings and made agreements to fix the prices of Film and Electrolytic Capacitors sold in Canada, including British Columbia, and elsewhere. Copies of the notices of civil claim and their amendments can be viewed under Documents. Proposed class actions have also been commenced in Ontario and Quebec.

Class Members (“Electrolytic Capacitors”): All residents in British Columbia, who, during the period commencing as early as January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2014 purchased aluminum and tantalum electrolytic capacitors.

Class Members (“Film Capacitors”): All residents in British Columbia, who, during the period commencing as early as January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2014 purchased film capacitors.

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Ramsay v. Panasonic Corporation et al.

CourtSupreme Court of British Columbia

Date FiledAugust 14, 2014

CO-COUNSEL Belleau Lapointe, s.e.n.c.r.l.
Foreman & Company

Ramsay v. Panasonic Corporation et al.

CourtSupreme Court of British Columbia

Date FiledJuly 22, 2015

CO-COUNSEL Belleau Lapointe, s.e.n.c.r.l.
Foreman & Company

PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS

Three proposed settlements have been reached with the following defendants:

(a) Matsuo Electric Co., Ltd. (“Matsuo”) for $1,200,000 ($1,175,000 for Electrolytic Capacitors and $25,000 for Film Capacitors);

(b) Shizuki Electric Co., Inc. and American Shizuki Corporation (collectively “Shizuki”) for $225,000 in for Film Capacitors; and

(c) Rubycon Corporation and Rubycon America Inc. (collectively “Rubycon”) for $7,500,000 ($7,300,000 for Electrolytic Capacitors and $200,000 for Film Capacitors).

The Matsuo and Rubycon settlements are subject to court approval in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. The Shizuki settlement is subject to court approval in Ontario and British Columbia. At these hearings, the Courts will determine whether the settlements are fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Settlement Classes.

The settlement hearings will take place at the following dates and times:

(a) Ontario Superior Court of Justice: on April 22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., by virtual hearing;

(b) British Columbia Supreme Court: on May 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., by virtual hearing; and

(c) Superior Court of Quebec: on April 4, 2025 at 9:15 a.m., in-person at 1 Notre Dame Street, Montréal, Québec, court room 17.09 and by virtual hearing.

For details of the settlement agreements and settlement hearings, please see the Long Form Notices (English and French) located under Documents.

The deadline to comment or object to the settlement agreements is April 21, 2025. You must send your written submissions to the appropriate lawyers at the addresses listed in the Long Form Notice.

For more information please visit www.capacitorclassaction.ca / http://www.recourscondensateurs.ca/ or click on the contact button above.

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