News & updates

January / 2024

De Beers: Claims Process Now Closed

Claims Process Now Closed The claims process is now closed. Pursuant to the distribution protocol (see under Documents), we are unable to accept new claims. Class members who have submitted a claim will be contacted by the claims administrator, Epiq Class Action Services Canada, in due course regarding your claim. Please check back here or […]

January / 2024

Lithium Ion Rechargable Batteries: Settlements

Settlements were reached with all Defendants totalling approximately CDN $21.3 million. The Ontario and Quebec courts approved a protocol for distributing the net settlement amount. A copy of the Distribution Protocol is available under Documents along with copies of the settlement agreements. NEC Corporation and NEC Tokin Corporation (“NEC”) for CDN $50,000; Samsung SDI Co., […]

January / 2024

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display): Litigation Resolved

This litigation has now been resolved in its entirety. Court approved settlements were reached with all defendants. Details regarding the settlements are set out below.

January / 2024

Coast Capital Forex: Claims Process is Closed

The claims process is now closed. A copy of the publication notice can be found under Documents.

November / 2023

Merchant Law Group Fees: Notice of Appeal

The defendant filed a Notice of Appeal appealing the supreme court decision regarding jurisdiction.

October / 2023

Canadian Autoparts: Claims Deadline

The deadline to file a claim is October 30, 2023.

October / 2023

Lifelabs: Class Action Certified

This action has been certified on consent for the purposes of facilitating a settlement negotiated between the parties. The Court will decide whether to approve the settlement at a hearing on October 25, 2023. The settlement will not be effective unless the Court approves it. The Settlement Agreement can be found under Documents. Under the […]

October / 2023

Electrolytic and Film Capacitors Class Actions: New Settlements Approved

On October 25, 2023, the BC Supreme Court approved the settlement agreement with Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation and United Chemi-Con Corporation (“NCC/UCC”).

October / 2023

Canadian Autoparts: Claims Process for Affected Parts

Claims Process and Deadline Settlements have been reached with all defendants in the following actions: Alternators Body Sealing Parts Fuel Injection Systems Heater Control Panels Occupant Safety Systems Plastic Interior Trims Radiators Starters Steering Angle Sensors, and Windshield Wiper Systems (collectively “Affected Parts”) The Courts have approved a protocol for the distribution of the Affected […]

October / 2023

Canadian Autoparts: Claims Deadline

Claims Process and Deadline Settlements have been reached with all defendants in the following actions: Alternators Body Sealing Parts Fuel Injection Systems Heater Control Panels Occupant Safety Systems Plastic Interior Trims Radiators Starters Steering Angle Sensors, and Windshield Wiper Systems (collectively “Affected Parts”) The Courts have approved a protocol for the distribution of the Affected […]

October / 2023

Merchant Law Group Fees: Defendant’s Jurisdiction Application Dismissed

The defendant’s jurisdiction application was dismissed, and the BC Court found that it has jurisdiction over the case and there is an insufficient basis to defer to the courts of Saskatchewan: Mayer v Merchant Law Group LLP, 2023 BCSC 1797. The defendant intends to appeal this decision

October / 2023

Electrolytic and Film Capacitors Class Actions: Settlements Approved

On October 13, 2023, the BC Supreme Court approved the settlement agreements with the following parties: ROHM Co., Ltd. and ROHM Semiconductor U.S.A., LLC (f/k/a ROHM Electronics U.S.A., LLC) (collectively “ROHM”); Fujitsu Ltd. and Fujitsu Canada, Inc. (collectively “Fujitsu”); KEMET Corporation and KEMET Electronics Corporation (collectively “KEMET”); and Nichicon Corporation and Nichicon (America) Corporation (collectively […]

October / 2023

Manitoba’s Motion to Strike and Plaintiff’s Motion to Add Defendant

On October 5, 2023, the Court heard two separate motions. Manitoba brought a motion to strike the proposed class action and the plaintiff brought a motion to add Winnipeg as a defendant to the proposed class action. Winnipeg resisted the motion on substantially the same basis as submitted by Manitoba on their motion to strike.

October / 2023

Manitoba Speeding Fines Class Action Development 2

On October 5, 2023, the Court heard two separate motions. Manitoba brought a motion to strike the proposed class action and the plaintiff brought a motion to add Winnipeg as a defendant to the proposed class action. Winnipeg resisted the motion on substantially the same basis as submitted by Manitoba on their motion to strike.

October / 2023

Revolution Resources: Class Action Certified. Revolution Seeking Leave to Appeal

This case is currently certified as a class proceeding. On October, 22, 2021, this case was certified as a class action. On March 23, 2023, Revolution’s appeal of that order was denied. Revolution has sought leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.

September / 2023

Qualcomm: Reasons for Judgment (BC)

BC Action: On September 25, 2023 Justice Brundrett of the BC Supreme Court issued reasons for judgment certifying the action as a class proceeding and dismissing the defendants’ application for summary judgment and dismissal of the action. The defendants are appealing the decision. If you think you may be a class member and have questions […]

May / 2023

Jack Hulland Elementary: Settlement with School Council

On May 17, 2023, the class action was settled against the Jack Hulland Elementary School Council of Area #22 in exchange for the council providing the plaintiffs with cooperation in the nature of documents and information. Settlement Class Members are barred from bringing related claims against the Jack Hulland Elementary School Council of Area #22. […]

March / 2023

Jack Hulland Elementary: Proposed Settlement

There is a proposed settlement claim against the School Council and is set for hearing on April 19, 2023. Please click on the link shown for full details.