News & updates

October / 2017

Finkel v Coast Capital Savings Credit Union

On October 20, 2017, the Court of Appeal released the reasons for judgement upholding certification of the case as a class proceeding. You can access this decision by clicking on the link below. Finkel v. Coast Capital Savings Credit Union, 2017 BCCA 361 – Reasons Released October 20, 2017

September / 2017

Commercial Halibut Fishing Development 2

Second Distribution of Settlement Funds On September 6, 2017, the court approved the second distribution of settlement funds in this class action, subject to obtaining additional information for claims made on behalf of deceased class members. We will proceed to issue and distribute cheques shortly.

May / 2017

Opt-out of the Proceeding

The Court ordered deadline to opt-out (exclude yourself) from the Class Action was May 10, 2017. If you are a class member and did not previously opt-out, you are legally bound by the results of the Class Actions, including the MOL Settlement Agreement if it is approved.

March / 2017

Commercial Halibut Fishing – update

On March 9, 2017, the court approved the payout of settlement funds to class members in stages. The first stage will be to pay out all claims to class members who are sole owners (company or individual) of the licensed vessel. Click on the link below for more details.

March / 2017

Certified Against Three Additional Defendants

The Ontario court has certified this action for settlement purposes against three additional groups of defendants: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co., Goldman Sachs Canada Inc. (collectively, “Goldman Sachs”); JPMorgan Chase & Co., J.P. Morgan Bank Canada, J.P. Morgan Canada, JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association (collectively, “JPMorgan”); and Citigroup Inc., Citibank, N.A., […]

March / 2017

New Settlement Agreement Reached with CSAV

A Settlement Agreement was reached with Compania Sud Americana De Vapores S.A. (“CSAV”) in July, 2016. Under the terms of the Settlement Agreement CSAV agreed to pay CAD $450,000 for the benefit of Settlement Class Members and to provide co-operation to the Plaintiffs in pursuing their claims against the non-settling defendants. CSAV did not have any direct […]

March / 2017

Commercial Halibut Fishing Development 1

Distribution of Settlement Funds On March 9, 2017, the court approved the payout of settlement funds to class members in stages. The first stage will be to pay out all claims to class members who are sole owners (company or individual) of the licensed vessel. The first stage includes approximately 80% of the class members […]

January / 2017

Volkswagen – Proposed Settlement 2.0 Litre Vehicles

The Plaintiffs and Volkswagen have reached a proposed $2.1 billion settlement involving the 2.0-Litre Volkswagen and Audi TDI (diesel) vehicles that are alleged to contain “Defeat Devices.” The settlement is subject to court approval. To review the Settlement Agreement, find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) and/or to determine benefits eligibility, Class Members are encouraged […]

January / 2017

Air Canada Flight AC624: Examinations for Discovery

Examinations for Discovery were conducted in 2017 to 2018.

December / 2016

Air Canada Flight AC624: Class Action Certified

The Honourable Justice Boudreau heard the plaintiffs’ motion to certify the lawsuit concerning the crash of flight AC 624 as a class action. Justice Boudreau provided her oral decision to all counsel on December 13, 2016. We are pleased to report that the motion to certify was successful against all defendants. A copy of the […]

October / 2016

ForEx: Class Action Certified

On August 16, 2016, the Ontario court has certified this action for settlement purposes.

August / 2016

Notice – Automotive Wire Harness Systems

Please click on the links below to review the Notice for the Settlement Approval Hearing about Automotive Wire Harness Systems. Long-Form Notice – Furukawa & Fujikura (English) Abbreviated Notice – Furukawa & Fujikura (English)

July / 2016

Vehicle Carriers: Settlement Agreement Reached with Mitsui, Nissan, World Logistics

A second settlement has been reached in the Class Actions. The Settlement Agreement was reached with the defendants Mitsui O.S.K., Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Shipping (U.S.A.), Inc., Nissan Motor Carrier Co. Ltd., and World Logistics Service (USA) Inc. (collectively, “MOL”). MOL has agreed to pay CAD $7,000,000 for the benefit of Settlement Class Members and to provide co-operation […]

May / 2016

MICROSOFT CLASS ACTION CERTIFIED NATIONALLY

Class action opt-out period ends July 25, 2016.

May / 2016

Opt-Out Deadline

If you wish to opt-out of this class action, you must do so by July 25, 2016.

May / 2016

Certified Nationally

This case has been nationally certified as a class action.

April / 2016

Desjardins Settlement

The plaintiffs have reached a national settlement agreement with the defendant Desjardins (the “Desjardins Settlement”). Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Desjardins will pay CAD $9,900,000 (the “Settlement Amount”) for the benefit of the Settlement Class Members. The Desjardins Settlement is, subject to approval of the courts in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec and […]

September / 2015

BC Court of Appeal Reasons

The plaintiffs have reached additional settlements with the Citigroup and Capital One defendants. On August 20, 2015, the BC Court certified the BC Action against Citigroup and Capital One for settlement purposes only. The action was previously certified against Bank of America for settlement purposes only. The settlements must be approved by the courts in […]