Archives: Class Action Developments

To opt out of this class action, you must send a written request to class counsel by May 5, 2025.

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against the Government of British Columbia (Ministry of Children and Family Development) regarding its establishment and operation of a system known as “birth alerts” or “hospital alerts”.

A $55 million settlement agreement has been reached in class action lawsuits in Quebec and British Columbia against Hino Motors, Ltd., Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc., Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc., and Hino Motors Canada, Ltd. (“Hino”). The claim period is now open.

The Class Actions allege that the emission levels in certain Hino trucks were misrepresented and exceed regulatory limits. The settlement does not involve a finding or admission of liability.

The class consists of any person who purchased or leased in Canada before February 25, 2025 an on-road vehicle equipped with a Hino model year 2010-2019 engine, excluding entities affiliated with Hino. Eligible Hino truck models include most or all:

If approved by the courts, the settlement agreement will provide a minimum recovery of $1,500 per eligible Hino truck. That amount will be split with 60% being allocated to the owner who initially purchased the truck new, and the remaining 40% being divided evenly between the other owners and/or lessees that submit a valid claim for that same truck.

The settlement agreement will also provide additional warranty protections for class members.

The settlement agreement requires approval from the courts in Quebec and British Columbia. If the settlement agreement is approved, the class action lawsuits will be fully resolved, and the settlement funds will be distributed to class members.

The settlement approval hearing dates are scheduled for May 6, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia and May 20, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec.

Those who purchased or leased an eligible Hino truck must file a claim to be considered for compensation. While claims will not be paid unless the settlement agreement is approved by both the Quebec and British Columbia courts, class members can file their claims now.

The deadline for filing claims is September 2, 2025. Class members may be required to prove their identity and their ownership of an eligible vehicle to obtain compensation.

The long form notices in English and French, can be found under Documents.

If you have any questions about the settlement, please contact the Claims Administrator by phone at 1-888-726-1323 or by email at [email protected].

A 45 day trial has been scheduled to proceed starting on January 26, 2026.

Proposed settlements have been reached with Matsuo, Shizuki and Rubycon. Please see the Overview section for details about the hearings scheduled to approve these settlement agreements.

A trial has been scheduled for 15 days from August 11 – 22, 2025 and October 27-31, 2025 in Whitehorse, Yukon.

The Honourable Mr. Justice Brundrett certified the lawsuit as a class action. Reasons were released on January 22, 2025.

A copy of the Reasons may be found under Documents.

This case was certified as a class action by the BC Supreme Court on January 7, 2025. The Court’s decision can be viewed by clicking here.

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 see the Overview section 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 CLAIMS PROCESS IS NOW CLOSED. The deadline to submit a claim was October 30, 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.

The purpose of this Notice is to advise you that an Opt Out procedure in this matter has been approved by Mr. Justice Coval, and to inform you of the opt out deadline of November 28, 2024.

A copy of the opt out form and schedules pertaining to the opt out procedure can be found at: https://www.christianbrothersclassaction.ca/important-documents . A link to the opt out form can also be found under Documents.

Opt Out Procedure

If you are a former student of Vancouver College (1976-2013) or St. Thomas More Collegiate (1976-1989) and claim you were physically, psychologically or sexually abused by current of former members of the Christian Brothers (“Class Member”), and you do not want to be part of this lawsuit, you must fill out an Opt-Out form at https://www.christianbrothersclassaction.ca/important-documents . This form must be emailed or postmarked by November 28, 2024 and can be sent via the following methods:

(a)         by mail:

CFM Lawyers LLP

400-856 Homer Street

Vancouver, BC  V6B 2W5

Attn: Amy Mileusnic and Betty Lee

(b)       by email: [email protected]

Opt Out Deadline

If you wish to opt out of the Christian Brothers Institutional Abuse Class Action, you must complete the form and return via one of the above methods by November 28, 2024.

Class Members that wish to remain in the Class Action

There is no action required for class members who would like to remain a class member in this action.

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Justice Coval has approved an Opt Out procedure for the above matter. The deadline to opt out is November 28, 2024. Please see the Opt Out Form Notice under Documents.

A settlement was reached with Weston Limited and Loblaw Companies Limited The parties have agreed to a settlement amount of $500 million that will involve a cash payment by George Weston and Loblaw of $404 million, with $96 million having already been paid by Loblaw through the previously administered Loblaw Card program.

The settlement agreement is subject to court approval. A settlement approval court hearing date is expected in 2025.

On July 22, 2024, the Court issued their reasons for judgment. Manitoba’s motion to strike was dismissed except in relation to the allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and rectification. The plaintiff’s motion to join Winnipeg as a party was allowed (with the exception of the allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and rectification). A copy of the decision can be reviewed under Documents. A Second Amended Statement of Claim will be filed in due course reflecting these reasons. The parties will now proceed to scheduling the certification motion. For more information please contact Sharon Wong, Paralegal at (604) 689-7555 or by email at [email protected].

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.