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Hawkmount Investment Inc. v. Navitax Property Tax Consulting Paralegal Professional Corporation

This class action concerns the alleged invoicing and collection of fees by Navitax, beyond the term set out in the Fee Agreement. The defendant engaged in this practice as early as January 1, 2021 and continuing to the present (the “Class Period’).

The claim alleges that during the Class Period, the Defendant has been in breach of contract and engaged in unlawful practices by sending invoices to clients after the term of their contract had ended. The claim also alleges the Defendant was unjustly enriched by collecting fees after the end term of class members’ contracts without providing any additional services.

Class Members: All persons who:

entered into a contingency fee agreement with Navitax for representation in property assessment and taxation proceedings on their behalf with respect to properties in Ontario, which contains the following “Term” clause:
“This Agreement is for the period beginning January 1st, 2016 and ending on the later of December 31st, 2020 or the conclusion of any appeals in progress”; and
paid money to Navitax in satisfaction of one or more invoices sent by Navitax in relation to one or more taxation years after the end of the stated term of the original fee agreement from January 1, 2021, to the present.

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CourtOntario Superior Court of Justice

Date FiledDecember 13, 2022

Next Steps

The first substantial step in a proposed class action is for the Court to consider whether the action can proceed as a class action, and define the class and the common issues to be determined on behalf of the class. This process is called “certification”. If the action is certified, everyone who fits within the class definition will be automatically included in the class, but will have an opportunity to opt out (exclude themselves) from the class action.

The certification hearing was heard on September 10, 2024. This case was certified as a class action by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on March 25, 2025. At this time, class members do not need to take any action. You should, however, keep any related documents that you have. When action is required, there will be a court-approved notice process. If you would like to be added to our database of known potential claimants, please click on the contact button above and specify that you would like to register for the Navitax Class Action.

Please note that registration with us does not mean you are eligible to participate in the action, or that you are in fact participating in the action. Eligible class members will have an opportunity to exclude themselves from the action at a future date. However, registration ensures you receive direct notice of the opportunity to exercise your right to opt out or to continue to participate in the action, and any other necessary updates.

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