{"settlements":[{"id":"behr-deckover-class-action-2026","slug":"behr-deckover-class-action-2026","title":"Behr DeckOver Class Action","category":"Product Liability and Defects","status":"Claims not yet open","tags":{"industry":["Consumer goods"],"geographic":["Canada-wide"],"recoveryType":["Cash payment"],"documentation":["To be determined"],"eligibilityTrigger":["Purchased a product","Other"]},"classDefinition":"All persons, corporations and other entities resident in Canada that purchased DeckOver in Canada (or caused it to be purchased) and applied it (or caused it to be applied) to any property or wooden, composite, or concrete surface within Canada between March 1, 2013 and May 25, 2026, and all persons who have a legal or beneficial interest in a property or wooden, composite, or concrete surface within Canada to which DeckOver was applied during that period, excluding the Defendants, their subsidiaries, affiliates, and other related entities or persons.","plainLanguageSummary":"If you bought Behr DeckOver in Canada and applied it (or paid to have it applied) to a wooden, composite, or concrete surface in Canada between March 1, 2013 and May 25, 2026, or you own a surface it was applied to, and that surface was damaged, you may be eligible for a cash payment if the court approves the settlement.","eligibilityCriteria":["You bought Behr DeckOver in Canada and applied it (or paid to have it applied), and you are a person, corporation, or other entity resident in Canada; or you own a property or surface that DeckOver was applied to.","The DeckOver was applied to a wooden, composite, or concrete surface located in Canada.","The DeckOver was applied between March 1, 2013 and May 25, 2026.","The surface was damaged.","You are not one of the Defendants (Behr, Masco, or Home Depot companies) or one of their subsidiaries, affiliates, or related entities or persons."],"recoveryRange":{"min":40,"perUnit":"per claimant"},"filingInstructions":"","caseBackground":"This class action was started in Ontario in 2018 over Behr DeckOver coating products, including Behr Premium DeckOver and its Textured, Extra Textured, Advanced Smooth, and Advanced Textured and Extra Textured versions. The lawsuit alleges that Behr, Masco, and Home Depot falsely claimed DeckOver could be used on wooden, composite, and concrete surfaces as a durable, long-lasting alternative to paints and stains that would extend the life of those surfaces. The companies deny the allegations and do not admit they did anything wrong.\n\nThe parties have agreed to settle the case for $1.4 million, and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has certified the class action for settlement purposes only. The settlement still needs court approval at a hearing scheduled for November 19, 2026 in Toronto. If it is approved, the settlement money remaining after court-approved lawyers' fees, expenses, and taxes will be available to class members whose surfaces were damaged, for the cost of the DeckOver they bought and for the damage to those surfaces. The deadline to opt out of the class action or to object to the settlement is October 14, 2026.","administratorName":"Epiq Class Action Services Canada, Inc. 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You can send it by email to Exclusion@behrdeckoversettlement.ca, by fax to 1-866-262-0816, or by mail or courier to Epiq Class Action Services Canada, Inc., Attention: DeckOver Settlement, P.O. Box 507 STN B, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5P6. If you opt out, you cannot claim any money from the settlement, but you keep your right to sue the Defendants on your own.","objectionFormUrl":"","objectionInstructions":"To comment on or object to the settlement, the distribution plan, or the lawyers' fees, send a letter or email to class counsel so it is received by noon Eastern Time on October 14, 2026. Email Victoria Yang at vyang@hshlawyers.com, or mail your letter to Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP, DeckOver Class Action, 3500, 20 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3S8, Attn: Victoria Yang. Include your full name and current address, a statement that you are a class member, your signed reasons for objecting, and whether you plan to appear at the approval hearing. Class counsel will give all objections to the court.","faqs":[{"answer":"The parties have agreed to a $1.4 million settlement, but it still needs court approval. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has scheduled an approval hearing for November 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. at 330 University, Toronto. Claims cannot be filed until the settlement is approved.","question":"What stage is this settlement at?"},{"answer":"No, unless you want to opt out or object. If the settlement is approved, you will need to submit a claim form, which will be posted at https://www.behrdeckoversettlement.ca.","question":"Do I need to do anything now?"},{"answer":"If approved, Refund Claimants would receive $40 for each small container and $200 for each large container of DeckOver bought, or $40 without proof of purchase. Damages Claimants would share the remaining money based on the size of their damaged surface, with documented proof of damage weighted at 60% and attestation only at 40%. The lawyers are asking for 25% of the settlement amount plus expenses and taxes.","question":"How much money could I receive?"},{"answer":"Yes. You must send a completed opt out form to Epiq Class Action Services Canada, Inc. by October 14, 2026. If you opt out, you keep your right to sue on your own but cannot receive any money from this settlement.","question":"Can I opt out of the class action?"},{"answer":"Yes. Send a letter or email to class counsel at vyang@hshlawyers.com so it is received by 12:00 noon on October 14, 2026. Your objection will be given to the court before the approval hearing.","question":"Can I object to the settlement?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"resident-in-canada","text":"Are you a person, corporation, or other entity resident in Canada?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"bought-applied-or-own-surface","text":"Did you buy Behr DeckOver in Canada and apply it (or pay to have it applied), or do you own a property or surface that DeckOver was applied to?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"DeckOver includes Behr Premium DeckOver and its Textured, Extra Textured, Advanced Smooth, and Advanced Textured or Extra Textured versions.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"surface-in-canada","text":"Was the DeckOver applied to a wooden, composite, or concrete surface located in Canada?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"class-period","text":"Was the DeckOver bought or applied between March 1, 2013 and May 25, 2026?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"defendant-related","text":"Are you one of the Defendants (Behr, Masco, or Home Depot companies) or one of their subsidiaries, affiliates, or related entities or persons?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"no","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[{"id":"deckover-reimbursement","name":"DeckOver Reimbursement","description":"For people who bought DeckOver and had it applied to a wooden, composite, or concrete surface that was damaged as a result (called Refund Claimants). 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Claims must be submitted online through the website of the claims administrator, Proactio, by October 20, 2026.\n\nIf you received an email from Proactio about this case in July 2025, you can use the simplified claim process and no supporting documents are needed. If you did not receive an email, you can still claim, but you will need to upload valid identification showing your date of birth and official proof of your address between November 1, 2017 and February 28, 2018.\n\nFor help completing the form, contact Proactio at actioncollectivetrain20172018@proactio.ca, 514-395-5990, or toll free at 1-844-390-4313.","claimFormGuides":[],"additionalDocuments":[],"optOutFormUrl":"","optOutInstructions":"","objectionFormUrl":"","objectionInstructions":"","faqs":[{"answer":"Monthly or annual pass holders can receive $64 to a maximum of $145 depending on zone and fare type. Booklet holders can receive $12.86 to a maximum of $29 per booklet, for a maximum of 3 booklets. If there is not enough money to pay all claims in full, payments will be reduced proportionally.","question":"How much can I receive?"},{"answer":"Your claim must be submitted no later than October 20, 2026, using the online form at https://proactio.ca/en/collective-action/.","question":"What is the deadline to file a claim?"},{"answer":"If you were previously contacted by email, you only need to solemnly declare your city of residence, fare type, and number of booklets. If you were not contacted by email, you must also upload a valid ID showing your date of birth and official proof of address (including postal code) from between November 1, 2017 and February 28, 2018, such as a notice of assessment, utility bill, pay stub, or bank statement.","question":"What proof do I need to provide?"},{"answer":"Payments to eligible members who submit a valid claim by October 20, 2026 will be issued within 60 days after that deadline.","question":"When will I be paid?"},{"answer":"Members who only bought 1-trip tickets cannot file a claim for a direct payment. 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The form had to be postmarked or received by August 18, 2026.","objectionFormUrl":"","objectionInstructions":"The objection deadline has passed. Class members could comment on or object to the settlement, class counsel's fees, the plaintiff's honorarium, or the distribution protocol by sending a written submission by email, mail, or courier to Serge Kalloghlian at Kalloghlian Myers LLP (dri@kalloghlianmyers.com, or 35 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON M5R 1B2), postmarked or received by September 1, 2026. Class members could attend the approval hearing whether or not they objected, and could hire a lawyer at their own expense to speak for them.","faqs":[{"answer":"The settlement is a proposal that needs court approval. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice was scheduled to hear the approval motion on September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. by videoconference, and the documents do not say what the court decided. Check class counsel's page at https://www.kalloghlianmyers.com/dri for updates.","question":"What stage is this settlement at?"},{"answer":"The settlement is C$8 million. Class counsel's fees (not more than 33.3% plus expenses and taxes), a 10% levy to the Class Proceedings Fund, a plaintiff honorarium of $2,000 maximum, and administration costs come out first, and the rest is shared among eligible claimants based on their calculated trading losses, with purchases in some periods weighted less than others. Anyone whose share would be less than $50 does not receive a payment.","question":"How much money could I receive?"},{"answer":"If the settlement is approved, the administrator will open an online claim portal, and people who cannot file online can send a paper claim form by mail to an address to be posted on the settlement website. The claim deadline will be 180 days after notice of the court's approval orders first starts going out to class members. The administrator may accept late claims only if doing so will not materially delay payments.","question":"How and when will I file a claim?"},{"answer":"You will need to give the dates, quantities, and prices of all your DRI unit purchases and sales during the class period and afterward, along with documents such as brokerage account statements or trade confirmations. If your claim is refused, you can ask the administrator to reconsider within 45 days of the refusal notice.","question":"What proof will I need?"},{"answer":"No. The deadline to opt out was August 18, 2026, and the deadline to object was September 1, 2026, and both have passed. If you did not opt out, you remain in the class and will be bound by the settlement if it is approved.","question":"Can I still opt out or object?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"acquired-dri-securities","text":"Did you buy or otherwise acquire DRI Healthcare Trust securities between February 11, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. ET and August 6, 2024 at 5:38 p.m. ET?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"DRI Healthcare Trust securities include its units bought on the market or in its initial public offering.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"held-securities","text":"Did you still hold those securities at the open of trading on July 8, 2024, or at the end of the class period on August 6, 2024 at 5:38 p.m. ET?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"excluded-person","text":"Are you DRI Healthcare Trust, Persis Capital Inc. 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Investors alleged that the company, certain officers and directors, and its underwriters made misrepresentations or failed to disclose material facts about Wayland, its operations and financial status, including matters connected to its production facility in Langton, Ontario and its Chief Executive Officer. The defendants deny the allegations and any wrongdoing or liability.\n\nThe parties reached a settlement under which the settling defendants will pay 8 million dollars Canadian to resolve the claims. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the settlement on March 19, 2026. After court-approved legal fees, administration expenses and taxes are deducted, the remaining fund will be distributed to eligible investors who file a claim, based on the number and timing of the securities they held.","administratorName":"Berger Montague PC","administratorContacts":[{"type":"phone","label":"","value":"(647) 576-7840"},{"type":"email","label":"","value":"Canadainfo@bergermontague.com"},{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"Berger Montague (Canada) PC, 330 Bay Street, Suite 505, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8"},{"type":"online","label":"","value":"https://www.nuvoclaims.com/en/our-settlements/wayland-group"}],"administratorRole":"claims","agentName":"","agentContacts":[],"agentClaimFormHelp":false,"classCounselName":"Berger Montague PC","classCounselContacts":[{"type":"phone","label":"","value":"(647) 576-7840"},{"type":"email","label":"","value":"Canadainfo@bergermontague.com"},{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"330 Bay Street, Suite 505, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8"}],"classCounselFirms":[{"name":"Berger Montague PC","region":"","contacts":[{"type":"phone","label":"","value":"(647) 576-7840"},{"type":"email","label":"","value":"Canadainfo@bergermontague.com"},{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"330 Bay Street, Suite 505, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8"}]}],"submissionMethods":[{"type":"online","label":"Online Claims System","value":"https://www.nuvoclaims.com/en/our-settlements/wayland-group"}],"sourceDocuments":[{"url":"/uploads/1ce17b1800b728dc5820e131-Notice-of-Settlement-Approval.pdf","title":"Notice to Class Members"},{"url":"/uploads/42bb3e2edfb5d71a274eb628-Wayland-Group-Plan-of-Allocation.pdf","title":"Additional Settlement Document"}],"shortFormNoticeUrl":"","longFormNoticeUrl":"/uploads/1ce17b1800b728dc5820e131-Notice-of-Settlement-Approval.pdf","settlementAgreementUrl":"","claimFormDocumentUrl":"","claimForms":[],"claimFormsButtonLabel":"claim-form","claimFormsUnavailable":true,"claimFormsUnavailableReason":"The administrator requires claims to be filed online through its claims portal at the following website: https://www.nuvoclaims.com/en/our-settlements/wayland-group","claimFormGuides":[],"additionalDocuments":[],"optOutFormUrl":"","optOutInstructions":"","objectionFormUrl":"","objectionInstructions":"","faqs":[{"answer":"Completed Claim Forms must be submitted to the Administrator no later than September 30, 2026. The deadline was extended from the original date of August 20, 2026.","question":"What is the deadline to file a claim?"},{"answer":"Payments depend on how many qualified securities you held and when you bought and sold them. Each eligible claimant receives a pro rata share of the compensation fund, calculated by multiplying their qualified securities by the damages per qualified security. Shares are assigned maximum recovery values of $0.17, $0.74 or $0.03 per share depending on the purchase and sale dates. No payment is issued for amounts under $100.","question":"How much money can I receive?"},{"answer":"You must submit copies of bank or brokerage statements, or other proof acceptable to the Administrator, showing how many Wayland or Maricann securities you purchased during the class period and how long you held them. Claim Forms without the required supporting documents will not be accepted.","question":"What proof do I need to submit?"},{"answer":"After the claims deadline passes and the review process is complete, the Administrator will ask the court for authorization to distribute the fund. Payments will be made in Canadian dollars by e-transfer, bank transfer or cheque. You must deposit a cheque or accept a transfer within 45 days or you forfeit your payment.","question":"When and how will I be paid?"},{"answer":"You can ask for a review by an independent Referee by delivering a written election for review to the Administrator within 15 days of receiving the decision, along with a certified cheque or money order for $150. The deposit is returned if the Referee changes the decision in your favour.","question":"What if I disagree with the Administrator's decision on my claim?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"purchased-securities","text":"Did you purchase or acquire common shares, units or warrants of Wayland Group Corp. or Maricann Group Inc. on or after December 13, 2017?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"Wayland Group Corp. was known as Maricann Group Inc. until January 7, 2019, and traded under the symbols MARI and WAYL.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"held-through-aug-2019","text":"Did you still hold some or all of those securities at the close of trading on August 2, 2019?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"excluded-person","text":"Are you one of the settling defendants, a family member of one, or a business in which a settling defendant has a financial interest?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"no","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"has-documentation","text":"Can you provide bank or brokerage statements showing your purchases of these securities during the class period?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"Supporting documents are required for a claim to be accepted.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[],"proceedings":null,"relatedSlugs":[],"group":null,"cardSummary":"If you bought Wayland Group or Maricann shares, units or warrants between December 2017 and August 2019 and held them through August 2, 2019, you may be able to claim from an $8 million settlement.","proofRequired":"","claimTime":"","claimAmount":"","coverageStartDate":"2017-12-13","coverageEndDate":"2019-08-02","deadline":"2026-09-30","optOutDeadline":"","objectionDeadline":"","approvalHearingDate":"","approvalHearingDates":[],"approvalPending":false,"seriousHarmEnabled":false,"formHelperEnabled":false,"dateAdded":"2026-09-23","lastUpdated":"2026-09-23","firstPublishedAt":"2026-09-23 23:29:51","claimsOpenedAt":"2026-09-23 23:29:51","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-09-23","languages":["en","fr"]},{"id":"kent-pharmacy-covid-19-vaccination-2026","slug":"kent-pharmacy-covid-19-vaccination-2026","title":"Kent Pharmacy COVID-19 Vaccination Syringe Re-Use Class Action","category":"Healthcare","status":"Claims closing soon","tags":{"industry":["Healthcare provider"],"geographic":["British Columbia"],"recoveryType":["Cash payment"],"documentation":["Medical records required","Identity verification required"],"eligibilityTrigger":["Was a patient or received treatment"]},"classDefinition":"All persons resident in British Columbia who attended premises owned or operated by Kent Pharmacy at 424 Columbia Street, New Westminster, British Columbia on August 24, 25 or 26, 2021 and received a COVID-19 vaccination, who are named and identified on a list of 96 people who received those vaccinations, and who were contacted by the Fraser Health Authority by letter advising that the syringe barrel was re-used among patients, that they were at risk of contracting hepatitis B, hepatitis C and/or HIV, and to take three blood tests over the next three months.","plainLanguageSummary":"If you received a COVID-19 vaccination at Kent Pharmacy in New Westminster, British Columbia on August 24, 25 or 26, 2021 and were later contacted by Fraser Health about the re-used syringe barrel, you may be eligible for a payment of $3,200 maximum, plus a further $5,000 maximum if you can show you received treatment for psychological harm lasting more than four months.","eligibilityCriteria":["You are a resident of British Columbia.","You received a COVID-19 vaccination at Kent Pharmacy, 424 Columbia Street, New Westminster, British Columbia on August 24, 25 or 26, 2021.","You are named on the list of 96 people who received those vaccinations.","You were contacted by letter from the Fraser Health Authority advising that the syringe barrel was re-used, that you were at risk of contracting hepatitis B, hepatitis C and/or HIV, and to take three blood tests over the next three months."],"recoveryRange":"Up to $3,200 per person without proof of injury, plus up to $5,000 more with proof of psychological treatment lasting over four months. Both amounts are ceilings; class counsel fees come out of the funds.","filingInstructions":"Get a copy of the Claim Form and read it carefully.\nFill in your full name, Personal Health Number, date of birth and contact details.\nAttach a copy of a valid, government-issued photo ID that matches the name and contact information you entered.\nProvide the dates between August 24 and 26, 2021 on which you received a COVID-19 vaccination at Kent Pharmacy.\nIf you are also claiming from Fund 2 for psychological harm, complete the solemn declaration and attach the statement and medical documentation from your treating British Columbia licensed psychologist or psychiatrist showing your treatment lasted more than four months.\nIf you are filing for someone who is deceased or a minor, attach a copy of the document establishing your authority to act on their behalf.\nSign and date the Claim Form.\nKeep a copy of the Claim Form and all supporting documents for your records.\nSend the completed Claim Form and attachments to the Claims Administrator by mail, courier or email so it is received on or before September 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.","caseBackground":"In August 2021, Kent Pharmacy in New Westminster, British Columbia gave COVID-19 vaccinations to 96 people over three days. 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If you can show you received treatment for psychological harm lasting more than four months from a British Columbia licensed psychologist or psychiatrist, you can receive a further payment of $5,000 maximum from Fund 2.","question":"How much can I receive?"},{"answer":"Your completed and signed Claim Form, with any required supporting documents, must be received by the Claims Administrator on or before September 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A late Claim Form is treated the same as not filing at all, and you will not be paid.","question":"What is the deadline to file a claim?"},{"answer":"Everyone must enclose a copy of a valid, government-issued photo ID. For the additional Fund 2 payment, you must also attach a solemn declaration and medical documentation from your treating British Columbia licensed psychologist or psychiatrist showing your psychological harm and treatment lasted more than four months.","question":"What proof do I need to provide?"},{"answer":"After the claims period ends, the Claims Administrator will review claims and send a successful claims report to the lawyers for the parties. Compensation cheques will be mailed within approximately 60 days after that report is sent, and an announcement will be posted on Class Counsel's website at https://www.dusevicgarchalaw.ca when cheques have been mailed.","question":"When will I be paid?"},{"answer":"Yes. If the class member is deceased, a minor, or unable to file for another reason, you can file as their representative, but you must attach a copy of the Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee, Power of Attorney or another document establishing your authority to act on their behalf.","question":"Can I file on behalf of someone else?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"bc-resident","text":"Are you a resident of British Columbia?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"vaccinated-at-kent","text":"Did you receive a COVID-19 vaccination at Kent Pharmacy, 424 Columbia Street, New Westminster, British Columbia on August 24, 25 or 26, 2021?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"on-list-of-96","text":"Are you named on the list of 96 people who received those COVID-19 vaccinations?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"If you received a letter from the Fraser Health Authority about the incident, you are likely on the list.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"fraser-health-letter","text":"Were you contacted by letter from the Fraser Health Authority advising that the syringe barrel was re-used, that you were at risk of contracting hepatitis B, hepatitis C and/or HIV, and to take three blood tests over the next three months?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[{"id":"fund-1-base-payment","name":"Fund 1 base payment","description":"A payment for every approved class member who received a COVID-19 vaccination at Kent Pharmacy on August 24, 25 or 26, 2021. 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Fraudsters tricked people into buying iTunes, App Store or Apple Music gift cards and sharing the redemption codes, then drained the value of the cards. The lawsuit alleged that Apple could have held and reversed transfers to fraudsters and flagged suspicious transactions, and that people who lost money were not fully refunded. Apple was not the party that ran the scams and denies all allegations of wrongdoing, and none of the claims were proven in court.\n\nThe parties reached a proposed settlement of CAD $1,250,000 on October 21, 2025, and the court certified the class action for settlement purposes. The settlement must still be approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice at a hearing that was scheduled for September 15, 2026 in Toronto. 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Class actions were brought against Station Mont-Sainte-Anne inc. on behalf of the people who were in the gondolas during these two events.\n\nOn April 1, 2026, by judgment of the Honourable Jacques G. Bouchard of the Superior Court, the court approved a Settlement Agreement for the benefit of class members. 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The claims administrator will have sixty (60) days after the claim deadline to send a settlement cheque to class members who submitted a valid claim.","question":"When will I receive my payment?"},{"answer":"If a class member has died, that member's estate is entitled to file a claim and receive the compensation that would have been paid to the deceased. The liquidator will need to provide additional documents, including the death certificate, will searches and proof of their capacity as liquidator.","question":"What happens if a class member has died?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"a-bord-telecabine","text":"Were you aboard the gondola-type ski lift at the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort on February 21, 2020 or March 11, 2020?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"arret-brusque","text":"Were you aboard when the gondola abnormally and abruptly stopped?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"The L'Étoile Filante gondola lift (\"Gondolas\") at Mont-Sainte-Anne abruptly stopped on February 21, 2020 and March 11, 2020.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were \"I don't know\", so we could not determine your eligibility with certainty.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to be part of the class covered by this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to be part of the class covered by this settlement."},"claimCategories":[{"id":"dommages-communs","name":"Common Damages","description":"All class members are entitled to this compensation category. 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The court allowed class members to apply for special permission to opt out late, but any such application had to be filed and served on all parties by April 9, 2026 and heard together with the settlement approval hearing.","objectionFormUrl":"","objectionInstructions":"Class members could object to or comment on the settlement, the claims process, the proposed legal fees, or the honoraria in writing by delivering a statement to Class Counsel by mail, courier, or email, or in person at the approval hearing after giving written notice of their intention to appear. Comments, objections, or notices of intention to appear had to be received by Class Counsel by April 16, 2026 at christianbrothersclassaction@cfmlawyers.ca or CFM Lawyers LLP, 400 - 856 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W2. That deadline has passed.","faqs":[{"answer":"Each claim is assessed individually based on the harm you experienced. Tier 1 is a simplified process with a $30,000 maximum. Tier 2 has no set limit on total compensation, but compensation for loss of income and earning capacity is capped at $1,000,000. If the total value of all assessed claims exceeds the available funds, payments will be reduced proportionately.","question":"How much compensation can I receive?"},{"answer":"Claims for the Primary Fund must be submitted by 11:59 pm Pacific Time on September 13, 2027. Claim forms sent by mail must be postmarked by that date.","question":"What is the deadline to file a claim?"},{"answer":"Late claims received by September 11, 2028 may still receive compensation from a smaller reserve Secondary Fund. Claims filed after September 11, 2028 may not be eligible for compensation.","question":"What happens if I miss the deadline?"},{"answer":"For Tier 1, you only need to complete the Claim Form and sign its declaration; if you have records verifying your school attendance, you are asked to attach them if available. 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If the assault occurred at an educational institution, attach proof of attendance if available, or explain why you cannot. Liquidators of an estate must also attach the death certificate, testamentary searches, and proof they are the liquidator. Documentation about the damages you suffered is optional.","question":"What documents do I need to provide?"},{"answer":"Yes. A meeting with the Adjudicator takes place by videoconference. 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If all of your placements were less than 30 days each, you receive a one-time payment of $150.","question":"How much money can I receive?"},{"answer":"Claim Registration Forms must be submitted by January 5, 2027. If you miss the deadline, your claim may be barred, although the Claims Administrator has limited discretion to accept late claims.","question":"What is the deadline to file a claim?"},{"answer":"You need a copy of one piece of current, unexpired government-issued photo identification. If you do not have one, you can submit a Declaration of Guarantor for Proof of Identity Form instead. If your legal name has changed since you were in care, include a marriage certificate or name-change certificate. You do not need to prove your time in care. By signing the claim form, you authorize the CFS agencies and governments to share your records with the Claims Administrator, which will verify your placements for you.","question":"What documents do I need to file?"},{"answer":"The Claims Administrator assesses each claim and issues eligibility notices every Friday. Electronic payments are made about one week after the Notice of Eligibility, and cheques are mailed with the notice. Cheques must be cashed within six months or the money is returned to the fund. Eligible claimants may also receive an additional payment within nine months after the claims period ends on January 5, 2027, if money remains in the settlement fund.","question":"When will I be paid?"},{"answer":"If the claimant is under 18, any compensation is held in trust until they turn 18, when they will be given payment options. A legal guardian, the executor or administrator of an estate, a power of attorney, or a CFS Agency with care of the child can file on a class member's behalf, attaching proof of their authority. For a deceased class member, include the death certificate along with proof of probate or letters of administration.","question":"What happens if the claimant is under 18 or has died?"},{"answer":"You can still file. List the agencies and approximate dates if you know them, or check the box on Appendix B saying you are uncertain. The Claims Administrator will obtain your records from the CFS agencies, Manitoba and the Government of Canada. If your placement dates cannot be confirmed from any records, the procedure allows a deemed six-month placement so you are not left with nothing.","question":"What if I don't remember which agency I was with, or when?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"in-care-manitoba-cfs","text":"Were you (or the person you represent) a child in the care of a Child and Family Services Agency in Manitoba?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"A child in care is also referred to as a Ward.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"care-period","text":"Were you in care at any time between January 1, 2005 and March 31, 2019?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"metis-michif-agency","text":"Was your time in care ONLY with the Metis Child, Family and Community Services Agency Inc. or Michif Child and Family Services Inc.?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"Children in the care of the Metis or Michif agencies are covered by a separate class action; visit www.metiscsaclassaction.ca or call 1-877-835-4546.","qualifyingAnswer":"no","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[],"proceedings":null,"relatedSlugs":[],"group":null,"cardSummary":"If you were a child in the care of a Manitoba Child and Family Services agency between 2005 and 2019, you may be able to claim a payment from a $445.2 million settlement.","proofRequired":"","claimTime":"","claimAmount":"","coverageStartDate":"2005-01-01","coverageEndDate":"2019-03-31","deadline":"2027-01-05","optOutDeadline":"","objectionDeadline":"","approvalHearingDate":"","approvalHearingDates":[],"approvalPending":false,"seriousHarmEnabled":false,"formHelperEnabled":false,"dateAdded":"2026-09-07","lastUpdated":"2026-09-08","firstPublishedAt":"2026-09-08 03:02:51","claimsOpenedAt":"2026-09-08 03:02:51","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-09-07","languages":["en","fr"]},{"id":"first-nations-child-family-services-jordans-principle-2023","slug":"first-nations-child-family-services-jordans-principle-2023","title":"First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan's Principle Settlement","category":"Discrimination and Human Rights","status":"Claims open","tags":{"industry":["Government services"],"geographic":["Canada-wide"],"recoveryType":["Cash payment"],"documentation":["Identity verification required","Other documentation"],"eligibilityTrigger":["Experienced abuse or harm","Family member of an affected person","Other"]},"classDefinition":"The class includes First Nations children who, while under the age of majority between April 1, 1991 and March 31, 2022, were living on a reserve or in the Yukon (or whose caregiving parent or grandparent was) and were removed from their homes by child welfare authorities or voluntarily placed into care funded by Indigenous Services Canada; First Nations children, whether living on or off reserve, who were confirmed to need an essential service but faced a delay, denial or gap in receiving it between April 1, 1991 and November 2, 2017; First Nations children living on reserve who were placed off-reserve with a non-family caregiver who received no child welfare funding for the placement while a Child Welfare Authority was involved; and certain caregiving parents and grandparents of these children. 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For First Nations children placed off-reserve with a non-family caregiver who did not receive any funding related to the placement while a Child Welfare Authority was involved, and for the caregiving parents or grandparents of those children.","recoveryType":["Cash payment"],"documentation":["To be determined"],"recoveryRange":"","eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"kith-placed-off-reserve","text":"Were you (or the person you are claiming for) a First Nations child placed off-reserve with a non-family caregiver?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"kith-no-funding","text":"Is it the case that the caregiver did not receive any funding related to the placement?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"kith-cwa-involved","text":"Was a Child Welfare Authority involved at the time of the placement?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true}]},"eligibilityCriteria":["First Nations child placed off-reserve with a non-family caregiver","The caregiver did not receive any funding related to the placement","A Child Welfare Authority was involved at the time of the placement","Caregiving parents or grandparents of Kith Child Class children are included in the Kith Family Class"]}],"proceedings":{"body":"One settlement agreement resolves two Federal Court class proceedings: the consolidated Moushoom and Assembly of First Nations action, and the separate Trout action covering earlier Jordan's Principle claims. The agreement also satisfies the compensation orders made by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal in the complaint that first found Canada's conduct discriminatory.","note":"Settlement approved by the Federal Court on October 24, 2023 (Moushoom c. Canada (Procureur général), 2023 FC 1466). T-402-19 and T-141-20 were consolidated and certified on November 26, 2021; T-1120-21 was certified on February 11, 2022.","items":[{"court":"Federal Court","caseName":"Moushoom v. Attorney General of Canada","fileNumber":"T-402-19"},{"court":"Federal Court","caseName":"Assembly of First Nations v. Attorney General of Canada","fileNumber":"T-141-20"},{"court":"Canadian Human Rights Tribunal","caseName":"First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada and Assembly of First Nations v. 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Family Class Members are spouses, former spouses, children, grandchildren, siblings, and certain other relatives of a Primary Class Member, but they do not receive individual compensation. Only Primary Class Members are eligible for individual compensation.","plainLanguageSummary":"If you were admitted to one of the 33 Federal Indian Hospitals while it was run by the Government of Canada and you suffered abuse there, you may be eligible for a payment of $10,000 to $200,000 based on the severity of the abuse.","eligibilityCriteria":[],"recoveryRange":"$10,000 to $200,000 per claimant","filingInstructions":"Confirm you were admitted to one of the 33 listed Federal Indian Hospitals while it was operated by the Government of Canada and that you suffered an eligible abuse or harm while admitted.\nGather your government-issued ID and any supporting documents you may have, such as hospital records or proof of a name change.\nComplete the Claim Form, including your details, your hospital admission information, and a description of the abuse or harm you experienced.\nSelect the one compensation level (1 to 5) that best matches your experience.\nSign the Claim Form and complete any applicable appendices (for example, if you are applying on behalf of a deceased claimant or a person under disability, or as legal counsel).\nSubmit your completed and signed Claim Form with supporting documents online, by email, by fax, or by mail before the July 27, 2028 deadline.","caseBackground":"From 1936 to 1981, the Government of Canada operated a network of hospitals known as Federal Indian Hospitals for the treatment of Indigenous patients. Many people admitted to these hospitals reported experiencing psychological, verbal, physical, and/or sexual abuse. A class action, Ann Cecile Hardy v. The Attorney General of Canada, was brought on behalf of these individuals, and the Federal Court certified it as a class proceeding on January 17, 2020.\n\nA settlement was reached and approved by the Federal Court on June 24, 2025. Under the settlement, eligible Primary Class Members who suffered abuse while admitted can receive a single payment between $10,000 and $200,000 based on the severity of the abuse. The settlement also creates a Healing Fund, a Research and Commemoration Fund, and additional health and wellness funding. Claims connected only to medical treatment (without abuse) are not covered.","administratorName":"FIH Claims Administrator","administratorContacts":[{"type":"phone","label":"Claims Help Line","value":"1-888-592-9101"},{"type":"online","label":"Website","value":"https://www.ihsettlement.ca"},{"type":"email","label":"","value":"GeneralInfo@Contact.IHSettlement.ca"}],"administratorRole":"claims","agentName":"","agentContacts":[],"agentClaimFormHelp":false,"classCounselName":"","classCounselContacts":[],"classCounselFirms":[],"submissionMethods":[{"type":"online","label":"Online Portal","value":"https://portal.ihsettlement.ca"},{"type":"email","label":"","value":"claims@admin.ihsettlement.ca"},{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"FIH Claims Administrator, P.O. 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You will receive a single payment reflecting the most severe abuse you suffered.","question":"How much money can I receive?"},{"answer":"The deadline to submit a completed Claim Form to the Claims Administrator is July 27, 2028.","question":"What is the deadline to file a claim?"},{"answer":"You can file online through the portal at https://portal.ihsettlement.ca, by email to claims@admin.ihsettlement.ca, by fax to 416-966-5701, or by mail to the FIH Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 5493 STN MAIN, Newmarket, ON L3Y 0J4. You can call 1-888-592-9101 for help completing the form.","question":"How do I file a claim?"},{"answer":"You must complete, sign, and submit the Claim Form. Supporting documents such as hospital records are helpful but optional given the passage of time, except that estate, person-under-disability, and legal counsel claims require specific supporting documentation. Send only copies, not original documents.","question":"Do I need to provide documents with my claim?"},{"answer":"If your claim is approved, payment is sent by direct deposit or by cheque. Payments are only issued after the Claims Administrator approves your claim.","question":"How will I be paid if my claim is approved?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"admitted-listed-hospital","text":"Were you admitted to one of the 33 listed Federal Indian Hospitals?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"The 33 hospitals and their eligible dates of operation are listed in the Settlement Agreement and on the settlement website.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"operated-by-canada","text":"Were you admitted during a period when that hospital was operated by the Government of Canada?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"Each hospital has its own eligible dates of operation within the 1936 to 1981 period.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"suffered-abuse","text":"Did you suffer psychological, verbal, physical, and/or sexual abuse while admitted?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"not-medical-only","text":"Was the harm you experienced something other than just medical treatment?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"Claims connected only to medical treatment, with no abuse, are not covered by this settlement.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"estate-eligibility","text":"If you are claiming on behalf of someone who has passed away, did they pass away on or after January 25, 2016?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"Claimants who died before January 25, 2016 are not eligible. Answer yes if this does not apply to you.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":false}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[],"proceedings":null,"relatedSlugs":[],"group":null,"cardSummary":"If you were admitted to one of the 33 Federal Indian Hospitals between 1936 and 1981 and suffered abuse there, you may be able to claim compensation.","proofRequired":"required","claimTime":"about 1 hour","claimAmount":"$10,000 to $200,000","coverageStartDate":"1936-01-01","coverageEndDate":"1981-12-31","deadline":"2028-07-27","optOutDeadline":"","objectionDeadline":"","approvalHearingDate":"","approvalHearingDates":[],"approvalPending":false,"seriousHarmEnabled":false,"formHelperEnabled":false,"dateAdded":"2026-06-11","lastUpdated":"2026-09-07","firstPublishedAt":"2026-06-11","claimsOpenedAt":"2026-06-11","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-06-11","languages":["en","fr"]},{"id":"caf-racial-discrimination-harassment-2025","slug":"caf-racial-discrimination-harassment-2025","title":"Canadian Armed Forces Racial Discrimination and Racial Harassment Class Action","category":"Discrimination and Human Rights","status":"Claims open","tags":{"industry":["Employment and labour","Government services"],"geographic":["Canada-wide"],"recoveryType":["Cash payment"],"documentation":["Self-attestation only","Identity verification required"],"eligibilityTrigger":["Was employed","Experienced abuse or harm"]},"classDefinition":"All persons who are or have been enrolled as Canadian Armed Forces members at any time from April 17, 1985 up to and including January 10, 2025, who assert that they have been subjected to Racial Discrimination and/or Racial Harassment in connection with their military service, and who were alive as of June 6, 2024.","plainLanguageSummary":"If you are a current or former Canadian Armed Forces member who experienced racial discrimination or racial harassment during your service at any point between April 17, 1985 and January 10, 2025, you may be eligible for a payment between $5,000 and $35,000.","eligibilityCriteria":[],"recoveryRange":"$5,000 to $35,000 per claimant","filingInstructions":"Download the Individual Claim Form from the Claims Administrator's website at https://cafrdclaims.com, or contact the Administrator by phone at 1-844-720-0499 or email at cafrd@deloitte.ca to request one.\nComplete Part 3 (Claimant Information) with your full legal name, contact details, date of birth, and Canadian Armed Forces service information.\nAttach a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license, passport, or Indian Status Card). If you do not have photo ID, attach two non-photo documents that together show your name, date of birth, and signature.\nComplete Part 4 (Eligibility and Common Experience Payment) by declaring that you experienced Racial Discrimination and/or Racial Harassment while serving in the CAF since April 17, 1985, and describing your racial identity.\nIf you wish to apply for an additional payment beyond the $5,000 Common Experience Payment, also complete Part 5 (Assessment of Narrative Evidence) by describing how the racial discrimination or harassment impacted your personal dignity, bodily or emotional integrity, spiritual well-being, and/or individual relationships.\nSign and date Part 7 (Certificate/Attestation) in the presence of a witness, who must also sign and date the form.\nSubmit the completed Claim Form and all attachments by the October 15, 2026 deadline by email to cafrd@deloitte.ca, by fax to 416-366-1102, or by mail to PO Box 7394 STN Adelaide, Toronto, ON M5C 0B8.\nIf you need help completing the form, contact Class Counsel at no cost by calling 1-902-420-3322 or emailing forces.class.action@stewartmckelvey.com.","caseBackground":"This class action was brought on behalf of current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who experienced racial discrimination and/or racial harassment in connection with their military service at any time from April 17, 1985 onward. The lawsuit alleged that racialized and Indigenous CAF members were subjected to unfair treatment, offensive conduct, and harassment based on their race, ethnicity, colour, or Indigeneity. Canada did not admit liability, but agreed to settle the case.\n\nOn December 20, 2024, the Federal Court certified the lawsuit as a class action and approved the Final Settlement Agreement as fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of class members. The settlement provides individual monetary payments, an option for a personalized letter of apology from the Chief of the Defence Staff, access to a restorative engagement process, and systemic measures aimed at improving the culture within the CAF to address and prevent racial discrimination and harassment going forward.","administratorName":"Deloitte LLP","administratorContacts":[{"type":"phone","label":"","value":"1-844-720-0499"},{"type":"online","label":"","value":"https://www.classaction.deloitte.ca/en-CA/caf-racism-class-action/"},{"type":"email","label":"","value":"cafrd@deloitte.ca"},{"type":"fax","label":"","value":"416-366-1102"},{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"PO Box 7394 STN Adelaide, Toronto ON M5C 0B8 Canada"}],"administratorRole":"claims","agentName":"","agentContacts":[],"agentClaimFormHelp":false,"classCounselName":"","classCounselContacts":[],"classCounselFirms":[],"submissionMethods":[{"type":"email","label":"Email","value":"cafrd@deloitte.ca"},{"type":"fax","label":"Fax","value":"416-366-1102"},{"type":"mail","label":"Mail","value":"PO Box 7394 STN Adelaide, Toronto, ON M5C 0B8"},{"type":"online","label":"Portal","value":"https://portal.cafrdclaims.ca/"}],"sourceDocuments":[{"url":"/uploads/853fc2973c9e056183115e2f-Long_Form_Notice_-_English.pdf","title":"Notice to Class Members"},{"url":"/uploads/798cf9a01a548ff5b0068872-Claim_Form_-_English.pdf","title":"Claim Form"},{"url":"/uploads/a2836e2111a15817a58d28b7-Long_Form_Notice_-_French.pdf","title":"Avis aux membres du groupe"},{"url":"/uploads/fd1d58314ea334237c52db96-Claim_Form_-_French.pdf","title":"Formulaire de réclamation"}],"shortFormNoticeUrl":"","longFormNoticeUrl":"/uploads/853fc2973c9e056183115e2f-Long_Form_Notice_-_English.pdf","settlementAgreementUrl":"","claimFormDocumentUrl":"/uploads/798cf9a01a548ff5b0068872-Claim_Form_-_English.pdf","claimForms":[{"id":"f3f70d1a6bf3","url":"/uploads/798cf9a01a548ff5b0068872-Claim_Form_-_English.pdf","name":"Claim Form","language":"en","description":""},{"id":"38cc238ffd39","url":"/uploads/fd1d58314ea334237c52db96-Claim_Form_-_French.pdf","name":"Formulaire de réclamation","language":"fr","description":""}],"claimFormsButtonLabel":"claim-form","claimFormsUnavailable":false,"claimFormsUnavailableReason":"","claimFormGuides":[],"additionalDocuments":[],"optOutFormUrl":"","optOutInstructions":"","objectionFormUrl":"","objectionInstructions":"","faqs":[{"answer":"All eligible class members receive a Common Experience Payment of $5,000 simply by attesting to their experience and describing their racial identity. If you choose to share a detailed narrative in Part 5 of the Claim Form, an independent assessor may award an additional $10,000 (Level A), $20,000 (Level B), or $30,000 (Level C), for a maximum total of $35,000. Payments may be adjusted on a pro rata basis if total claims exceed $150 million.","question":"How much money can I receive?"},{"answer":"The deadline to file your Individual Claim Form with the Claims Administrator is October 15, 2026. Claims submitted after this date will not be accepted.","question":"What is the deadline to file a claim?"},{"answer":"No records or documentation are required to prove the information you provide in the claim form. The Assessment of Narrative Evidence is not based on medical diagnoses or corroborative reports. You must attach a government-issued photo ID (or two non-photo identity documents) to verify your identity, but no other supporting documents are needed.","question":"Do I need to provide proof or medical records to support my claim?"},{"answer":"If you do nothing, you will give up the right to collect any payment under the settlement, and you will also give up the right to sue Canada or bring a human rights complaint about racial discrimination or racial harassment connected to your military service. The opt-out deadline to preserve your right to sue independently was April 10, 2025.","question":"What happens if I do nothing?"},{"answer":"The documents do not specify an exact payment date. Payments will be issued after your claim is assessed by the independent administrator. Cheques will be issued in the name of the class member or, where applicable, the class member's estate. Contact the Administrator at cafrd@deloitte.ca or 1-844-720-0499 for updates on payment timing.","question":"When will payments be issued?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"caf-member","text":"Are you currently serving, or have you previously served, as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"service-period","text":"Did you serve in the Canadian Armed Forces at any point between April 17, 1985 and January 10, 2025?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"experienced-discrimination-harassment","text":"Did you experience racial discrimination and/or racial harassment in connection with your military service?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"This includes unfair treatment, offensive conduct, or harassment based on your race, ethnicity, colour, or Indigeneity.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"alive-june-2024","text":"Were you alive as of June 6, 2024?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"If you are filing on behalf of a deceased class member's estate, they must have been alive on June 6, 2024 (the date the Final Settlement Agreement was signed).","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"not-opted-out","text":"Did you refrain from opting out of this class action before April 10, 2025?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"If you filed an Opt Out Form or had an active legal proceeding against Canada that you did not discontinue before April 10, 2025, you may have been automatically opted out.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[],"proceedings":null,"relatedSlugs":[],"group":null,"cardSummary":"If you are a current or former Canadian Armed Forces member who faced racial discrimination or racial harassment during your service, you may be able to claim a payment of $5,000 to $35,000.","proofRequired":"none","claimTime":"about 15-30 minutes","claimAmount":"$5,000 to $35,000","coverageStartDate":"1985-04-17","coverageEndDate":"2025-01-10","deadline":"2026-10-15","optOutDeadline":"","objectionDeadline":"","approvalHearingDate":"","approvalHearingDates":[],"approvalPending":false,"seriousHarmEnabled":false,"formHelperEnabled":false,"dateAdded":"2026-06-10","lastUpdated":"2026-09-06","firstPublishedAt":"2026-06-10","claimsOpenedAt":"2026-06-10","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-06-10","languages":["en","fr"]},{"id":"tobacco-pcc-compensation-plan-2025","slug":"tobacco-pcc-compensation-plan-2025","title":"Pan-Canadian Claimants' Compensation Plan (PCC)","category":"Product Liability and Defects","status":"Claims open","tags":{"industry":["Consumer goods"],"geographic":["Canada-wide"],"recoveryType":["Cash payment"],"documentation":["Medical records required","Other documentation"],"eligibilityTrigger":["Purchased a product","Was a patient or received treatment","Was exposed to a substance or contamination"]},"classDefinition":"People who reside in Canada (or resided in Canada at the time of their death), smoked at least twelve pack-years (87,600 cigarettes) sold by the Canadian Tobacco Companies between January 1, 1950 and November 20, 1998, were diagnosed between March 8, 2015 and March 8, 2019 (inclusive) with primary lung cancer, primary throat cancer (squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, oropharynx, or hypopharynx), or emphysema or COPD (GOLD Grade III or IV), resided in Canada on the date of diagnosis, and were alive on March 8, 2019. Estates of eligible Tobacco-Victims who were alive on March 8, 2019 may also claim.","plainLanguageSummary":"If you smoked at least 87,600 cigarettes sold by the Canadian tobacco companies between 1950 and 1998 and were diagnosed with lung cancer, throat cancer, or severe emphysema or COPD between March 8, 2015 and March 8, 2019, you may be eligible for $14,400 to $60,000 depending on your disease and when you started smoking.","eligibilityCriteria":[],"recoveryRange":"Up to $60,000 per person, reduced pro rata if claims exceed the fund","filingInstructions":"Gather medical documents proving the diagnosis and date of diagnosis (for lung or throat cancer, a pathology report; for emphysema or COPD, a spirometry test report), unless you are a Quebec resident who authorizes the Claims Administrator to confirm the diagnosis through Quebec health registries\nEstimate the smoking history (cigarettes per day and years smoked between January 1, 1950 and November 20, 1998); a calculator is available at https://www.TobaccoClaimsCanada.ca/en/HomePCC/Calculator\nIf you are a representative of a living or deceased Tobacco-Victim, gather the documents proving your legal authority (and, for a deceased victim, proof of death) listed in Attachment A of the Claim Form\nComplete the PCC Claim Form online through the Claimant Portal at https://www.TobaccoClaimsCanada.ca, or fill out the paper form\nSign the Statutory Declaration in front of a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary Public; the PCC Agent can commission your signature at no additional cost by video call\nSubmit the Claim Form with all supporting documents online, by email, by fax, or by registered mail before 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on September 3, 2027\nKeep your record of transmission until you receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt of Claim","caseBackground":"In March 2019, Canada's three major tobacco companies, Imperial Tobacco Canada, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, and JTI-Macdonald, entered insolvency proceedings after a Quebec class action judgment ordered them to pay over $13.5 billion. 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Payments can be sent by direct deposit, e-transfer (Experience Payments only), or cheque.","question":"When will I receive my payment?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"attended-school","text":"Did you attend the Île-à-la-Crosse Boarding/Mission School as a student or for educational purposes, either as a residential student or a day student?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"This means the boarding school that operated from around 1860 to 1975-76, not the Rossignol School run by the Île-à-la-Crosse School Board.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"alive-december-2003","text":"Was the Survivor alive on December 9, 2003?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"If the Survivor has passed away since December 9, 2003, their estate representative or eligible heir can apply on their behalf.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"not-rossignol-only","text":"Are you claiming for something other than attendance at the Rossignol School that opened in 1975-76?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"The Rossignol School run by the Île-à-la-Crosse School Board is not covered by these settlements.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"did-not-opt-out","text":"Are you still included in this class action, meaning you did not opt out?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"If you never filed an Opt-Out Form, answer Yes.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[{"id":"experience-payments","name":"Experience Payments","description":"Compensation from Canada for every Survivor who attended the Île-à-la-Crosse School, to reflect the harmful effects all Survivors experienced from attending. 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The lawsuits alleged that the governments improperly subjected these people to chronic lockdowns caused by staff shortages, which the lawsuits said were negligent and breached their Charter rights. The governments denied the allegations and the court did not decide who was right.\n\nInstead, the parties agreed to a voluntary settlement, which the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved on October 22, 2025. The settlement creates a $59 million fund to compensate class members who experienced 16 or more staffing-related lockdowns. 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A Basic Recovery Award ranges from $2,000 to $28,000, a Differential Impact Award ranges from $3,000 to $15,000, and Serious Harm Awards are $20,000 (Level One) or $40,000 (Level Two). The maximum amount available under the Compensation Protocol is $68,000, and all awards may be reduced proportionally if total claims exceed the money available.","question":"How much money can I receive?"},{"answer":"You must submit your Claim Form on or before December 1, 2026. Late claims may be considered in limited circumstances if received within 45 days after that date with written reasons, but after January 15, 2027 it will be too late.","question":"What is the deadline to file a claim?"},{"answer":"You can complete and submit your claim online at portal.ontjailstafflockdowns.ca, or download or request a paper Claim Form and submit it by email or by mail. You do not need a lawyer to file.","question":"How do I file a claim?"},{"answer":"If you are claiming Basic Recovery only or Basic Recovery plus a Differential Impact Award, you do not need to provide supporting documents. 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People who bought or consumed the recalled products and became ill, and in some cases their family members, brought a class action against Danone Canada, Wal-Mart Canada Corp., Joriki Inc., and Intact Insurance Company.\n\nThe parties reached a settlement, and the defendants deny any wrongdoing. The Superior Court of Quebec approved the settlement on April 17, 2026. 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Higher tiers require medical records confirming a Listeriosis diagnosis, hospitalization, or death, and family claimants must prove their relationship and shared address.","question":"What proof do I need to provide?"},{"answer":"Yes. Class members can also benefit from Danone Canada's Voluntary Refund Program for the recalled products, which is being maintained until October 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST. This is separate from the compensation claim described here.","question":"Is there a separate refund option?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"purchased-or-ingested","text":"Did you purchase or consume a recalled Silk Canada or Great Value plant-based product?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"These are the plant-based products Danone Canada recalled starting July 8, 2024 due to possible Listeria contamination.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"in-canada","text":"Did this happen in Canada?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"experienced-illness","text":"Did you experience physical or psychological harm as a result?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"This includes symptoms consistent with Listeriosis or a new medically recognized psychological disorder following consumption.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"no-prior-compensation","text":"Is it true that you have not already received 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For the Special Compensation Fund you must attach supporting documents such as receipts, invoices, or bank statements showing your out-of-pocket expenses.","question":"Do I need to provide proof?"},{"answer":"No. The deadline to opt out was February 20, 2026, and it has passed. If you did not opt out by that date, you are bound by the settlement.","question":"Can I still opt out of the settlement?"},{"answer":"Your name must appear on the Claims Administrator's list of Eligible Claimants. 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By signing the form you consent to the Province of Nova Scotia sharing your Disability Support Program records with the Administrator to verify your claim, so you do not need to gather those service records yourself.","question":"What proof do I need to provide?"},{"answer":"No. The deadline to opt out was October 27, 2025, and it has passed. 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A class action lawsuit was brought against the City on behalf of people who were sexually abused by Estabrooks between January 1, 1953 and November 1, 1975. The Court found the City of Saint John vicariously liable for the harm suffered by people abused by Estabrooks while he was a Saint John police officer.\n\nOn March 12, 2026, the New Brunswick Court of King's Bench approved a settlement of the class action. The City of Saint John will pay a settlement fund of $16.5 million to compensate eligible class members, along with certain fees and expenses. 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The amount paid for each approved claim will depend on the nature of the harm each class member suffered and the number of claims that are approved.","question":"How much money can I receive?"},{"answer":"Your Claim Form must be submitted on or before April 13, 2027. The Administrator has limited ability to consider late claims received within three months after that date if you provide a reasonable written explanation, but as of July 13, 2027 it will be too late for your claim to be considered.","question":"What is the deadline to make a claim?"},{"answer":"If you are claiming for sexual abuse for yourself, you do not need to provide documents proving the abuse; you complete a sworn declaration on the Claim Form and attach a copy of one valid government-issued photo ID. If you also choose to claim for a psychological harm, you must provide a diagnosis or documentation of an eligible psychological harm, and estate representatives claiming for a deceased class member must provide proof of legal authority and supporting evidence.","question":"Do I need to provide proof of the abuse?"},{"answer":"Yes, if the person was alive on or after May 16, 2024 and you have legal authority to act for their estate. You must attach proof of that authority, such as Letters of Administration, Letters Probate, or a copy of the will naming you as executor.","question":"Can I make a claim for a class member who has passed away?"},{"answer":"The Administrator may contact you if more information is needed, will review your claim, and will decide if you are eligible for compensation. When all claims have been processed, the Administrator will contact you with the result of your claim. All information you provide is kept strictly confidential.","question":"What happens after I submit my claim?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"abused-by-estabrooks","text":"Did you suffer harm as a result of being sexually abused by Kenneth Estabrooks?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"abuse-in-saint-john","text":"Did the sexual abuse occur in the City of Saint John?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"abuse-time-period","text":"Did the sexual abuse occur between January 1, 1953 and November 1, 1975?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"estabrooks-police-officer","text":"Did the sexual abuse occur while Kenneth Estabrooks was a City of Saint John police officer?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"opted-out","text":"Did you previously opt out of this lawsuit?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"If you never validly excluded yourself from this class action, answer No.","qualifyingAnswer":"no","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"prior-settlement","text":"Did you previously settle a lawsuit against the City of Saint John relating to the same abuse?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"no","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[{"id":"sexual-abuse","name":"Sexual abuse","description":"Compensation for harm from being sexually abused by Kenneth Estabrooks in Saint John between January 1, 1953 and November 1, 1975 while he was a City of Saint John police officer. 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Your completed claim form and documents must be sent to the Claims Administrator by that date.","question":"What is the deadline to file a claim?"},{"answer":"Complete the correct claim form, include a photocopy of valid photo ID or a witnessed statutory declaration, sign the Agreement page, and submit by email, fax, or mail. The correct forms are available on the class action website or by calling the Claims Administrator.","question":"How do I file a claim?"},{"answer":"You are not required to submit supporting documents such as photos, letters, or school records, though you may include them if helpful. You do need to provide either a photocopy of valid government photo ID or complete the Schedule A statutory declaration witnessed by an approved Guarantor.","question":"Do I need to provide documents to support my claim?"},{"answer":"You should receive a confirmation notice within four to eight weeks. Processing each claim may take about six to eight months depending on its complexity.","question":"How long will it take to process my claim?"},{"answer":"Yes. The Claims Administrator help line at 1-888-499-1144 can help with the process, and Hope for Wellness offers free 24/7 counselling at 1-855-242-3310 or online at www.hopeforwellness.ca.","question":"Can I get support while completing the form?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"placed-in-private-home","text":"Were you placed in a private home to attend school as part of the Indian Boarding Homes Program?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"placement-period","text":"Was your placement between September 1, 1951 and June 30, 1992, or after that date with Canada responsible for it?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"If you were placed after June 30, 1992, you qualify only if the Government of Canada was responsible for your placement.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"not-post-secondary","text":"Was your placement for attending school other than college or university?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"Placements for the purpose of attending post-secondary education are not eligible.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"did-not-opt-out","text":"Did you remain in the settlement without opting out by the July 22, 2024 deadline?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[{"id":"category-1-placement","name":"Category 1 | Compensation for Placement","description":"For eligible class members seeking compensation for being placed in a private home under the Indian Boarding Homes Program. 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Before the settlement becomes final, the Supreme Court of British Columbia must approve it at a hearing scheduled for December 4, 2026 in Vancouver. The claims process is already open, and everyone who submits an eligible claim will receive at least $2,000, with Indigenous class members receiving an additional amount. 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You can get the form at https://www.BirthAlertsBC.ca or by calling the Claims Helpers at 1-833-632-6557 and asking them to mail it to you. Send the completed form by mail to Birth Alerts BC Notice Provider (c/o Castlemain), 688 Saint Joseph Street, Winnipeg, MB R2H 3E2, by email to Info-BABC@BirthAlertsBC.ca, or by fax to 1-833-233-2982.","objectionFormUrl":"/uploads/ed37811313ac319a9d17fcd3-ObjectionForm-BABC-Final.pdf","objectionInstructions":"Complete the Objection Form ONLY if you want to voice your objection to the proposed\nsettlement OR the Distribution Plan, OR Class Counsel’s request for legal fees. Send the completed form by mail to Birth Alerts BC Notice Provider (c/o Castlemain), 688 Saint Joseph Street, Winnipeg, MB R2H 3E2, by email to Info-BABC@BirthAlertsBC.ca, or by fax to 1-833-233-2982.","faqs":[{"answer":"Everyone whose claim is approved will receive at least $2,000. The final amount may be higher and depends on how many people submit eligible claims. Indigenous class members will receive an additional amount, and every Indigenous class member will receive the same total, as will every non-Indigenous class member.","question":"How much money could I receive?"},{"answer":"The claims process is open now and you can submit your claim right away. A final claims deadline has not yet been set; under the proposed plan it will be 12 months after the second publication of the claims notice, and further information will be available after the Court decides whether to approve the settlement at the hearing on December 4, 2026.","question":"What is the deadline to submit a claim?"},{"answer":"You need a copy of your government-issued identification (front and back), the dates or approximate dates of your pregnancies or births, and the BC hospitals where you gave birth or received prenatal care. You will not need to find proof of the Birth Alert itself; by signing the form you allow Class Counsel to request and review your hospital records to look for evidence of one. Indigenous claimants seeking the additional amount can provide a status, citizenship, or beneficiary number, or sign a statutory declaration.","question":"What documents do I need to file a claim?"},{"answer":"Yes. If you do not want to be part of the settlement, you must submit the Opt Out Form by December 8, 2026 by mail, email, or fax. If you want to stay in the settlement but tell the Court you disagree with it, the Distribution Plan, or the request for legal fees, you must submit an Objection Form by November 20, 2026. Forms are available at https://www.BirthAlertsBC.ca or by calling 1-833-632-6557.","question":"Can I still opt out of or object to the settlement?"},{"answer":"No payments will be made unless the Court approves the settlement at the hearing scheduled for December 4, 2026. Payments will be issued only after the claims period ends and all claims have been assessed, because the final amounts depend on the number of approved claims.","question":"When will I be paid?"},{"answer":"If Class Counsel does not find evidence of a Birth Alert in your hospital records, the Claims Administrator will write to you and you can submit supplementary documentation (up to 5 pages) as evidence, with help available from the Claims Helpers. If your claim is rejected, you can appeal in writing within 60 days of the decision notice, and an arbitrator appointed by the Court will decide the appeal.","question":"What if no evidence of a Birth Alert is found in my hospital records?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"pregnant-in-bc","text":"Were you pregnant between May 31, 1980 and May 8, 2026 and did you give birth or receive pregnancy-related care at a hospital in British Columbia?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"You may still qualify if you were pregnant but did not give birth, for example if you experienced a miscarriage.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"subject-of-birth-alert","text":"Do you believe or suspect that a child welfare worker sent a Birth Alert about you to a hospital?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"Many people were never told a Birth Alert was issued about them. If you are unsure, a Claims Helper at 1-833-632-6557 can help you find out.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"child-in-care","text":"At the time the Birth Alert was issued, were you both under the age of 19 and in the care or custody of the Provincial Director of Child Welfare or the Province of British Columbia?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"People who were a child in care and under 19 at the time of the Birth Alert are not included in this class action.","qualifyingAnswer":"no","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[{"id":"base-compensation","name":"Base compensation","description":"All class members who submit an approved claim will receive base compensation of at least $2,000. 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Ontario denied the allegations and the Court did not decide who was right. Instead, the parties reached a voluntary settlement.\n\nThe Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the settlement on May 21, 2026. Ontario will pay a settlement fund of up to $60 million to compensate eligible Class Members and cover certain fees and expenses. 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Contact the Claims Administrator to obtain an Opt-Out Form. If you opt out, you cannot claim money under the Settlement, but you keep the right to sue Ontario individually.","objectionFormUrl":"","objectionInstructions":"","faqs":[{"answer":"You must submit a completed Claim Form to the Claims Administrator on or before September 22, 2027. For mailed claims, your form must arrive at the Administrator's office by that date, so mail it early.","question":"What is the deadline to make a claim?"},{"answer":"Complete the Claim Form online at trainingschoolsclassaction.com, or download or request a paper copy and submit it by mail or email. You choose either Track 1 (general harm) or Track 2 (specific physical or sexual harm).","question":"How do I file a claim?"},{"answer":"Track 1 pays $5,000. Track 2 pays between $7,500 and a maximum of $100,000 depending on the type and severity of harm. All awards may be reduced proportionally if necessary.","question":"How much money can I receive?"},{"answer":"If you are claiming for yourself, you do not need Training School records or other proof of harm. You must attach a copy of one piece of government-issued photo ID. If you claim for someone who has died or is legally incapable, you must attach documents showing your legal authority to act on their behalf.","question":"Do I need documents to prove my claim?"},{"answer":"Track 2 Claimants can request reimbursement of a maximum of $1,500 for fees charged by a doctor, psychologist, social worker, counsellor, or therapist for support in preparing their claim. Submit a Support Reimbursement Form with receipts or invoices.","question":"Can I be reimbursed for support costs?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"alive-dec-2015","text":"Were you alive as of December 8, 2015?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"If you are claiming on behalf of someone who died on or after December 8, 2015, answer Yes.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"resided-training-school","text":"Did you reside at one of the listed Ontario Training Schools during its covered time period?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"experienced-harm","text":"Did you experience harm while you were a resident of a Training School?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"no-prior-lawsuit-release","text":"Is it true that you have not already sued Ontario about your time at a Training School and have not signed a release of those claims?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"not-opted-out","text":"Are you still included in this class action, meaning you did not opt out?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"If you never filed an Opt-Out Form, answer Yes.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"excluded-institutions","text":"Did you attend only one of the excluded institutions (such as Grandview, St. Joseph's, St. John's, or Champlain School) and none of the listed Training Schools?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"no","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[{"id":"track-1-general-harm","name":"Track 1 - General Harm Payment","description":"For any eligible Class Member who experienced harm at one of the Training Schools. 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The lawsuit asked for compensation for repair costs, loss of use, inconvenience, and other damages. FCA Canada Inc. denies any wrongdoing, and no court found that it did anything wrong.\n\nThe parties agreed to settle, and the Superior Court of Quebec approved the settlement on February 25, 2026. Under the settlement, FCA will repair or replace affected door handles at no cost through an extended warranty program, and will reimburse class members for door handle repair costs they already paid, with no limit on the amount or the number of repairs claimed.","administratorName":"Concilia Services Inc.","administratorContacts":[{"type":"phone","label":"","value":"1-888-552-5770"},{"type":"email","label":"","value":"fiat@conciliainc.com"},{"type":"online","label":"","value":"https://fiat500doorhandlesettlement.ca"},{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"Concilia Services Inc. 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There is no maximum amount per repair and no limit on the number of repairs you can claim. A small percentage of each payment is deducted by law for the Fonds d'aide aux actions collectives (2% for claims under $2,000, 5% for claims between $2,000 and $5,000, and 10% for claims over $5,000).","question":"How much can I be reimbursed?"},{"answer":"All reimbursement claims must be submitted no later than June 11, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Claims received after the deadline will not be eligible for compensation.","question":"What is the deadline to submit a claim?"},{"answer":"You need documentation showing that a repair was performed to correct the Door Handle Issue and that you paid for it, such as repair invoices, receipts, or work orders. If you cannot find the documents, you can ask that your claim be put on hold for up to 30 days while you look, or ask the claims administrator to check whether repair records exist at an FCA dealership.","question":"What proof do I need to file a reimbursement claim?"},{"answer":"After the one-year claims period ends, the claims administrator will pay each class member whose claim was approved. Payments are sent by Interac e-Transfer (by email) or by cheque (by mail) if you requested a cheque.","question":"How and when will I be paid?"},{"answer":"Yes. You can have a current door handle problem repaired at no cost at an FCA dealership and also claim reimbursement for repairs you already paid for. Applying for one does not affect your right to apply for the other. If the nearest FCA dealership is more than 150 km from your home, contact the claims administrator for approval to use a closer third-party repair shop.","question":"Can I use the repair program and also claim reimbursement?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"purchased-or-leased-fiat-500","text":"Did you purchase or lease a Fiat 500 vehicle, model year 2012 to 2019, in Quebec?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"Any trim line qualifies.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"door-handle-issue","text":"Did your vehicle's door handles jam, break, or detach, or did you pay to repair or replace a door handle or door locking mechanism?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[{"id":"door-handle-repair-program","name":"Door Handle Repair Program","description":"For class members whose Fiat 500 currently has a jammed, broken, or detached door handle. 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To do so, submit an Opt-Out Form, available at https://proactio.ca/en/class-action/manitobasegregation, to the Claim Administrator by October 8, 2026. You can submit the Opt-Out Form by email to manitobasegregation@proactio.ca and by mail to Proactio, Class action, MB Segregation 140, Grande Allée Est Bureau 200 Quebec, QC, G1R 5P7.  If you opt out, you cannot claim money under the Settlement for those placements.","objectionFormUrl":"","objectionInstructions":"","faqs":[{"answer":"Eligible class members receive a Base Payment of $9,000 maximum for youth inmates, $6,000 maximum for inmates with a serious mental illness, or $3,000 maximum for prolonged segregation. You may also receive a Serious Harms Award for lengthy repeated placements or specific recorded harms. 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If you claim based on a mental illness or a specific recorded harm, you sign an authorization on the form allowing Manitoba to share your correctional healthcare file with the Administrator to verify your claim.","question":"Do I need to provide records or evidence with my claim?"},{"answer":"If your only placements were adult placements before September 12, 2016 without a serious mental illness, or youth placements before September 12, 2012 and you turned 18 on or before September 12, 2012, you can still file a Claim Form. The Administrator or Class Counsel will contact you about the Statute Barred Claims Process, which requires medical, legal, or institutional evidence that you were a person under a disability during the relevant period.","question":"What if my segregation placements are statute-barred?"},{"answer":"If you do not submit a Claim Form before August 24, 2027, you will not receive any money from the settlement, and you will forever release any lawsuits you may have had against Manitoba about segregation in Manitoba jails. 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In Quebec, the claims also cover other precious metals, including platinum and palladium.\n\nThe remaining defendants have now agreed to settle for a combined total of approximately CAD $21,250,000, without admitting any wrongdoing. An earlier settlement with Deutsche Bank for $5.47 million was approved in 2019. The new settlements must be approved by the Ontario and Quebec courts before any money can be paid out. Court hearings are scheduled for October 1, 2026 in Ontario and October 21, 2026 in Quebec. 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Under the proposed distribution protocol, small traders with valid claims of at least $1,000 in transactions would be eligible for a minimum payment of $30 for gold and $20 for silver, with remaining funds shared pro rata based on trading volume tiers.","question":"How much money could I receive?"},{"answer":"Not yet. The settlements must first be approved by the Ontario and Quebec courts at hearings on October 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026. If approved, a claims process will open and class members will have six months from the date the notice of settlement approval is published to file a claim.","question":"When can I file a claim?"},{"answer":"Nothing. If you do nothing, you automatically stay in the class actions and will be notified about how to ask for a share if the settlements are approved. You may need to take action later to file a claim and receive a payment.","question":"What do I need to do right now?"},{"answer":"Yes. 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The opt-out form must be emailed to class counsel at CanopyGrowth@KND.law and received on or before September 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET to be valid. If you opt out, you remove yourself from the lawsuit against all defendants, not just KPMG, and cannot receive any settlement benefits.","objectionFormUrl":"/uploads/713151e27d02a18082360cbc-5.-Objection-Form.pdf","objectionInstructions":"To object to or comment on the settlement or class counsel's fee request, fill out the objection form and email it to CanopyGrowth@KND.law. It must be received by November 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET, and you may ask to participate in the December 10, 2026 approval hearing if the court permits.","faqs":[{"answer":"KPMG has agreed to pay $3,500,000 to settle the claims against it, including legal fees, taxes, expenses, and interest. 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All opt-outs must contain the following information: \n- your full name, current address, email address and telephone number;\n- if you are writing on behalf of a company, the name of the company and your position at the company; and\n- a statement saying that you (or the company) want to opt out of the Class Actions.","objectionFormUrl":null,"objectionInstructions":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"The settlements with JBS and National Beef are proposed and must still be approved by the courts. Approval hearings are scheduled for September 10, 2026 in British Columbia and December 1, 2026 in Quebec.","question":"What stage is this settlement at?"},{"answer":"No. If you do not oppose the proposed settlements and do not want to opt out, you do not need to do anything at this time. A later notice will explain how to claim money once the courts decide how the funds will be distributed.","question":"Do I need to do anything right now?"},{"answer":"Individual amounts have not been determined. JBS agreed to pay CAD $7,498,700 and National Beef agreed to pay CAD $495,000, which will be held in trust for the class after court-approved legal fees, disbursements, and taxes. The money will not be distributed yet.","question":"How much will I receive?"},{"answer":"Yes. If you do not want to be part of the class actions, you must send a signed written election to Class Counsel by mail, courier, fax, or email so it is received no later than August 10, 2026.","question":"Can I opt out of the class actions?"},{"answer":"Yes. If you want to tell the court what you think about the proposed settlements or the lawyers' fees, you must send written submissions to Class Counsel, who will file them with the court. 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Investors who bought TRQ shares outside the United States during the class period say they suffered losses as a result.\n\nThe company and executives deny any wrongdoing, but the parties have agreed to a proposed settlement of CAD $22,663,980.00 to avoid the cost and uncertainty of a trial. The settlement still needs to be approved by the Superior Court of Quebec at a hearing before any money is paid out. If approved, the net fund will be shared among class members who submit a valid claim, based on their investment losses.","administratorName":"Concilia Inc.","administratorContacts":[{"type":"email","label":"","value":"TRQ@conciliainc.com"},{"type":"phone","label":"","value":"1-888-885-7703"},{"type":"online","label":"","value":"https://www.TRQSettlement.com"}],"administratorRole":"claims","agentName":null,"agentContacts":[],"agentClaimFormHelp":false,"classCounselName":"KND Complex Litigation","classCounselContacts":[{"type":"email","label":"","value":"TRQ@knd.law"},{"type":"fax","label":"","value":"(416) 352-7638"}],"classCounselFirms":[],"submissionMethods":[],"sourceDocuments":[{"url":"/uploads/3df99bd34501726c7b465370-turquoise-hill-pre-approval-longform-en.pdf","title":"Notice to Class Members"},{"url":"/uploads/3ef95e57cad8895164b14c94-turquoise-hill-pre-approval-longform-fr.pdf","title":"Avis aux membres du groupe"}],"shortFormNoticeUrl":"","longFormNoticeUrl":"/uploads/3df99bd34501726c7b465370-turquoise-hill-pre-approval-longform-en.pdf","settlementAgreementUrl":null,"claimFormDocumentUrl":"","claimForms":[],"claimFormsButtonLabel":"claim-form","claimFormsUnavailable":false,"claimFormsUnavailableReason":null,"claimFormGuides":[],"additionalDocuments":[],"optOutFormUrl":"/uploads/208c31dff65b554115daa2c0-Opt-Out-Form.pdf","optOutInstructions":"To exclude yourself, complete the opt-out form available at www.TRQSettlement.com (or obtained by emailing TRQ@conciliainc.com or calling 1-888-885-7703) and email the completed form to TRQ@conciliainc.com. 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The court certified the case as a class action on June 3, 2022. Capital One denies that it did anything wrong or broke any laws.\n\nThe parties have now reached a proposed settlement under which Capital One would pay $35,000,000 into a settlement fund to resolve the claims, cover legal fees and disbursements, and pay administration costs. 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You cannot file a claim until after the settlement is approved and the claims period opens, so you should check www.capitalone2019classaction.ca for updates.","question":"What do I need to do right now?"},{"answer":"If the settlement is approved, you may claim out-of-pocket costs fairly traceable to the breach to a maximum of $25,000, wasted-time payments to a maximum of $200 for non-SIN members or $275 for SIN members, and annual credit card fee refunds to a maximum of $50. You can claim in every category you qualify for.","question":"How much could I receive?"},{"answer":"Yes. If you want to exclude yourself you must send a completed Opt-Out Form so it is received by September 11, 2026, and if you want to support or object to the settlement you must send a written submission to the Claims Administrator so it is received by the same date. Both windows are open as of now.","question":"Can I opt out or object to the settlement?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"canadian-resident-outside-quebec","text":"Are you a Canadian resident outside of Quebec?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"applied-or-issued-card","text":"Did you apply for or were you issued a Capital One credit card?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"received-notice-letter","text":"Did you receive a letter from Capital One saying your information may have been subject to unauthorized access in the data breach?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"still-in-class","text":"Are you still included in this class action, meaning you did not opt out?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"If you never filed an Opt-Out Form, answer Yes.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[{"id":"category-a-out-of-pocket","name":"Category A - Out-of-Pocket Costs","description":"For class members who had out-of-pocket costs fairly traceable to the data breach, including preventative measures like credit monitoring, insurance or credit freezes, and unreimbursed losses from identity theft, falsified tax returns or other alleged wrongdoing.","recoveryType":["Cash payment"],"documentation":["Self-attestation only","Receipts or proof of purchase required"],"recoveryRange":"$25,000 maximum","eligibilityChecker":null,"eligibilityCriteria":["Incurred out-of-pocket costs fairly traceable to the Data Breach"]},{"id":"category-b-wasted-time","name":"Category B - Wasted Time and Inconvenience","description":"For class members who spent time responding to the data breach. 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Vocational Students are eligible only if they first attended as a Residential and/or Day Student. Estates of class members who died on or after January 31, 2019 may claim half of the Systemic Harms Payment.","plainLanguageSummary":"If you attended the Halifax School for the Deaf or the Amherst School as a residential, day, or vocational student between 1913 and 1995 and were alive on or after January 31, 2019, you may be eligible for a cash payment based on how long you attended, with additional amounts of $90,000 to $150,000 for serious physical or sexual abuse. Where you live now does not affect your eligibility. You can live anywhere in Canada or abroad today; what matters is where the events happened.","eligibilityCriteria":[],"recoveryRange":"Varies by student type, years attended, and harm level","filingInstructions":"Download the claim form from www.NSDeafSchoolsClassAction.com, or contact the Administrator by email at info@NSDeafSchoolsClassAction.com or by phone at 1-888-999-9616 to have it sent to you\nComplete Section A of the claim form (required for the Systemic Harms Payment), answering all required questions to the best of your ability\nInclude a photocopy of the front and back of a valid government-issued ID, or complete the statutory declaration in Schedule A if you do not have one\nComplete Section B only if you want to claim an Independent Assessment Process Payment for sexual abuse or significant physical abuse\nComplete Section C if you would like to participate in a Sharing Circle (optional)\nSign the claimant declaration\nMail the completed claim form to NS Deaf Schools Class Action Administrator, c/o Verita Global, P.O. 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The defendants will pay a maximum of $36 million to former students, plus $3 million for restorative Sharing Circles and support programs for the Deaf community. Former students can claim a Systemic Harms Payment based on their time at the schools, and those who suffered serious physical or sexual abuse can also claim through a private Independent Assessment Process.","administratorName":"Verita Global LLC","administratorContacts":[{"type":"phone","label":"","value":"1-888-999-9616"},{"type":"online","label":"","value":"https://www.NSDeafSchoolsClassAction.com"},{"type":"email","label":"","value":"info@NSDeafSchoolsClassAction.com"},{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"NS Deaf Schools Class Action Administrator c/o Verita Global P.O. 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Living class members who suffered serious physical or sexual abuse can also claim an Independent Assessment Process Payment of $90,000 to $100,000 (Level 1) or $140,000 to $150,000 (Level 2). Final amounts may be adjusted depending on how many people apply.","question":"How much money can I receive?"},{"answer":"The completed claim form must be received by the Administrator no later than September 21, 2026. You will not receive any money if you do not submit a claim form by the deadline.","question":"What is the deadline to file a claim?"},{"answer":"No proof of harm is required for the Systemic Harms Payment; it is a paper process based on your attendance information, and the Administrator will also use records received from the parties. You must include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID, or complete the statutory declaration in the claim form if you do not have one. For the Independent Assessment Process Payment, you share your experiences at a private meeting with a Claim Evaluator rather than attaching proof to the form.","question":"Do I need to provide proof of what happened to me?"},{"answer":"If the student died on or after January 31, 2019, the person in charge of their estate can complete the Eligible Estate Claim Form and may receive 50% of the Systemic Harms Payment, and must include documents showing they are allowed to act for the estate. No money is available for students who died before January 31, 2019, and estates cannot claim the Independent Assessment Process Payment.","question":"What if the former student has died?"},{"answer":"Yes. An earlier intake form sent to Wagners is not a claim. You must complete and submit the official claim form to Verita Global by September 21, 2026 to be considered under the settlement.","question":"I sent an intake form to Wagners before. 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Payments of less than $50 will not be issued; those amounts are redistributed to other eligible claimants.","question":"How much money can I receive?"},{"answer":"You must include supporting documentation with your claim, such as brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing your SouthGobi share purchases and sales. Start gathering these records early so you can file before the deadline.","question":"What proof do I need to provide?"},{"answer":"If the Claims Administrator disallows your claim entirely, you will receive a notice and can ask for reconsideration within 45 days of the date of that notice. 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Through court-supervised mediation, the companies reached a global settlement with their creditors, including the Quebec class action plaintiffs and all provinces and territories. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the settlement on March 6, 2025.\n\nThe settlement created two compensation plans for smokers diagnosed with tobacco-related diseases. The Quebec Class Action Administration Plan (QCAP) compensates Quebec residents diagnosed before March 12, 2012 with lung cancer, throat cancer, emphysema or severe COPD, and their heirs. A separate Pan-Canadian plan (PCC) covers people elsewhere in Canada, or those diagnosed between March 8, 2015 and March 8, 2019. 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The payment date will be posted at https://www.TobaccoClaimsCanada.ca.","question":"When will I be paid?"},{"answer":"If your claim is incomplete, the Claims Administrator will send you a Notice of Incomplete Claim explaining what is missing, and you will have until the later of the claim deadline or 60 days from that notice to fix it. If your claim is rejected, you may request a review by an independent Review Officer within 60 days of the Notice of Rejection using the Request for Review Form included with the notice.","question":"What if my claim is rejected or found incomplete?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"quebec-resident","text":"Do you currently reside in Quebec (or, if you are claiming for someone who died, did they reside in Quebec at the time of their death)?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"smoked-twelve-pack-years","text":"Did the person smoke at least 87,600 cigarettes (twelve pack-years) sold by the Canadian tobacco companies between January 1, 1950 and November 20, 1998?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"Twelve pack-years equals, for example, 20 cigarettes a day for 12 years or 10 cigarettes a day for 24 years, and the smoking can be spread over multiple periods with breaks in between.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"diagnosed-before-2012","text":"Was the person diagnosed before March 12, 2012 with primary lung cancer, primary throat cancer, emphysema, or COPD (GOLD Grade III or IV)?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"If the diagnosis was between March 8, 2015 and March 8, 2019 instead, you may qualify under the separate Pan-Canadian (PCC) plan.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"quebec-at-diagnosis","text":"Did the person reside in Quebec on the date of that diagnosis?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"Residence is generally the province that issued the person's health insurance card or driver's licence.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"alive-nov-1998","text":"Was the person alive on November 20, 1998?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"If the person has since died, their estate or heirs can claim using the Succession Claim Form.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[{"id":"lung-or-throat-cancer","name":"Primary lung cancer or primary throat cancer","description":"For Tobacco-Victims diagnosed before March 12, 2012 with primary lung cancer or primary squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, oropharynx or hypopharynx (throat cancer).","recoveryType":["Cash payment"],"documentation":["Self-attestation only"],"recoveryRange":"$100,000 maximum if the person started smoking before January 1, 1976; $80,000 maximum if they started smoking on or after January 1, 1976. 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The class action alleges that the companies were negligent in failing to warn patients that REXULTI can cause, contribute to, or worsen compulsive behaviours and impulse control disorders, specifically compulsive gambling, hypersexuality, binge eating, and compulsive shopping.\n\nOn December 3, 2021 the Superior Court of Quebec authorized a national class action against the defendants, who deny the allegations. The parties reached a settlement that created a CDN $4.75 million fund, with about CDN $2.85 million available to pay compensation for approved claims. The settlement pays money to class members who developed these behaviours and to their eligible family members.","administratorName":"MNP Ltd.","administratorContacts":[{"type":"phone","label":"","value":"1 (855) 653-0027"},{"type":"online","label":"","value":"https://www.rexulticlassactionsettlement.com"},{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"MNP Ltd. – Class Actions Claims Administration 2000, 112 - 4th Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0H3"},{"type":"email","label":"","value":"rexultisettlement@mnp.ca"}],"administratorRole":"claims","agentName":null,"agentContacts":[],"agentClaimFormHelp":false,"classCounselName":"Rochon Genova LLP","classCounselContacts":[{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"Rochon Genova, 900-121 Richmond St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2K1"},{"type":"phone","label":"Toronto","value":"(416) 363-1867"},{"type":"phone","label":"Toll-Free","value":"1-800-462-3864"},{"type":"email","label":"","value":"contact@rochongenova.com"}],"classCounselFirms":[],"submissionMethods":[{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"Attention: Canadian REXULTI Class Action Settlement, MNP Ltd. - Class Actions Claims Administration, 2000, 112 - 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 0H3"},{"type":"email","label":"","value":"rexultisettlement@mnp.ca"}],"sourceDocuments":[{"url":"/uploads/30564c4f97da6ce47a061e8c-Long-Form-Notice---English.pdf","title":"Notice to Class Members"},{"url":"/uploads/fccfef3502a522ebf4369ffb-Claim-Form---English.pdf","title":"Claim Form"},{"url":"/uploads/f48008e60173f13484f85257-Long-Form-Notice---French.pdf","title":"Avis aux membres du groupe"},{"url":"/uploads/cd6f239e869182f41eb671ca-Claim-Form---French.pdf","title":"Formulaire de réclamation"}],"shortFormNoticeUrl":"/uploads/efea6e498a47de07e318d886-Short-Form-Notice---English.pdf","longFormNoticeUrl":"/uploads/30564c4f97da6ce47a061e8c-Long-Form-Notice---English.pdf","settlementAgreementUrl":null,"claimFormDocumentUrl":"/uploads/fccfef3502a522ebf4369ffb-Claim-Form---English.pdf","claimForms":[{"id":"544dd473687a","url":"/uploads/fccfef3502a522ebf4369ffb-Claim-Form---English.pdf","name":"Claim Form","language":"en","description":""},{"id":"d4950a81126b","url":"/uploads/cd6f239e869182f41eb671ca-Claim-Form---French.pdf","name":"Formulaire de réclamation","language":"fr","description":""}],"claimFormsButtonLabel":"claim-form","claimFormsUnavailable":false,"claimFormsUnavailableReason":null,"claimFormGuides":[],"additionalDocuments":[],"optOutFormUrl":"","optOutInstructions":"The opt-out period has closed. Class members who opted out by their deadline do not need to take any further action, and those who did not are bound by the settlement.","objectionFormUrl":null,"objectionInstructions":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"Compensation depends on your claim. Psychological harm is paid at one of four levels (mild, moderate, severe, or residual catastrophic injury). A separate fund of CDN $570,000 covers financial losses and is shared pro rata. Eligible family members receive a fixed percentage of the class member's psychological harm payment (spouses 10%, parents and children 5% each, and grandparents, brothers and sisters 2.5% each).","question":"How much money can I receive?"},{"answer":"Completed Claim Packages must be received or postmarked no later than August 27, 2026. The original deadline of July 27, 2026, was extended to allow more class members an opportunity to submit a claim.","question":"What is the deadline to file a claim?"},{"answer":"Claimants must attach prescription records and/or medical records showing they were prescribed and took REXULTI, along with the documents required for their claim type (for example medical records for treatment, or gambling and financial records for financial loss), and sign attestations confirming their experience.","question":"What proof is needed to file?"},{"answer":"Claimants complete and sign the Claim Form and mail or email the completed Claim Package with supporting documents to the Claims Administrator, MNP Ltd., in Calgary. The form can also be requested from the settlement website, or Class Counsel - Rochon Genova LLP.","question":"How are claims filed?"},{"answer":"The Claim Form includes a physician declaration and a missing documentation declaration. In extraordinary circumstances, a claimant who can not obtain the required records can provide a signed physician declaration and their own declaration explaining their reasonable best efforts to obtain them.","question":"What if I can not obtain my prescription or medical records?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"took-rexulti","text":"Were you prescribed and did you take REXULTI (brexpiprazole) between February 16, 2017 and August 23, 2025?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"This includes free sample packages provided by a healthcare professional.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"developed-behaviour","text":"Did you develop compulsive gambling, hypersexuality, binge eating, or compulsive shopping while taking REXULTI or within 3 months of stopping it?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"resided-canada","text":"Did you reside or have you resided in Canada?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"family-member","text":"Are you a family member (spouse, child, parent, grandparent, brother, or sister), dependent, heir, or estate of someone who took REXULTI and developed one of these behaviours?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"Answer Yes only if you are claiming as a family member rather than as the person who took REXULTI.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":false}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[{"id":"psychological-harm","name":"Psychological Harm","description":"For class members who took REXULTI and experienced compulsive behaviours or impulse control disorders. 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People who validly opted out by December 3, 2025 are excluded.","plainLanguageSummary":"If you are a Canadian resident whose personal information was exposed in the 2022 LastPass data breach, you may be eligible for compensation for wasted time, out-of-pocket expenses, or crypto-asset losses.","eligibilityCriteria":[],"recoveryRange":"$34.01 to $670.50","filingInstructions":"Confirm you are a Canadian resident whose information was affected by the 2022 LastPass data breach and that you did not opt out by December 3, 2025.\nVisit the settlement website at www.LastPassCanadianSettlement.ca to access the Claim Form.\nComplete the claimant identification section with your contact details and the email associated with your LastPass account.\nChoose the type(s) of claim you are making: a Crypto Claim, an Ordinary Claim for wasted time (up to 5 hours), and/or an Ordinary Claim for out-of-pocket expenses (up to $500).\nAttach supporting documentation for crypto-asset losses and for any out-of-pocket expenses (no documentation is needed for the wasted-time claim).\nSelect your preferred form of compensation (Interac e-Transfer or cheque), read and sign the declaration.\nSubmit the completed Claim Form online, by email, by fax, or by mail so it is received or postmarked by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on June 23, 2026.","caseBackground":"In 2022, the computer systems of LastPass and related GoTo companies were hit by a data breach that exposed customer information, including names, contact details, IP addresses, and a backup of customer password vault data. The defendants reported on the breach between August 2022 and March 2023. A class action was filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia in February 2023 on behalf of Canadian customers affected by the breach.\n\nThe defendants deny any wrongdoing but agreed to settle. The settlement provides US$3,000,000 to resolve all claims, covering legal fees, costs, taxes, and administration. The court certified the case for settlement on September 22, 2025 and approved the settlement on February 18, 2026. Eligible class members can now file a claim for compensation, which will be paid from the remaining settlement fund on a pro rata basis under a court-approved plan of allocation.","administratorName":"Concilia Services Inc.","administratorContacts":[{"type":"phone","label":"","value":"1-888-851-0770"},{"type":"email","label":"Website","value":"https://lastpasscanadiansettlement.ca/en"},{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"LastPass@conciliainc.com"}],"administratorRole":"claims","agentName":null,"agentContacts":[],"agentClaimFormHelp":false,"classCounselName":"","classCounselContacts":[],"classCounselFirms":[],"submissionMethods":[{"type":"online","label":"","value":"www.LastPassCanadianSettlement.ca"},{"type":"email","label":"","value":"LastPass@conciliainc.com"},{"type":"fax","label":"","value":"1-888-770-6049"},{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"Concilia Services Inc., Attn: LastPass, 1-5900 Andover Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, H4T 1H5"}],"sourceDocuments":[{"url":"/uploads/702b8ea8c2fd045311806fa9-Long_Form_Notice_of_Settlement_Approval_-_English.pdf","title":"Notice to Class Members"},{"url":"/uploads/ba292a3e1c58f8c64ed5bc24-Claim_Form_-_English.pdf","title":"Claim Form"},{"url":"/uploads/44099dd3a7e912e00013c35a-Long_Form_Notice_of_Settlement_Approval_-_French.pdf","title":"Avis aux membres du groupe"},{"url":"/uploads/a64fe6bbe5c8647ef3aee4ac-Claim_Form_-_French.pdf","title":"Formulaire de réclamation"}],"shortFormNoticeUrl":"","longFormNoticeUrl":"/uploads/702b8ea8c2fd045311806fa9-Long_Form_Notice_of_Settlement_Approval_-_English.pdf","settlementAgreementUrl":null,"claimFormDocumentUrl":"/uploads/ba292a3e1c58f8c64ed5bc24-Claim_Form_-_English.pdf","claimForms":[{"id":"25d3525ff55e","url":"/uploads/ba292a3e1c58f8c64ed5bc24-Claim_Form_-_English.pdf","name":"Claim Form","language":"en","description":""},{"id":"6999d4fd765e","url":"/uploads/a64fe6bbe5c8647ef3aee4ac-Claim_Form_-_French.pdf","name":"Formulaire de réclamation","language":"fr","description":""}],"claimFormsButtonLabel":"claim-form","claimFormsUnavailable":false,"claimFormsUnavailableReason":null,"claimFormGuides":[],"additionalDocuments":[],"optOutFormUrl":"","optOutInstructions":"","objectionFormUrl":null,"objectionInstructions":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"Your Claim Form must be postmarked, emailed, faxed, or submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on June 23, 2026.","question":"What is the deadline to file a claim?"},{"answer":"You can claim up to 5 hours of wasted time at $34.01 per hour (up to a total of $170.05) without documentation, plus up to $500 for documented out-of-pocket expenses. You may also make a crypto-asset loss claim, calculated at 4.6875% of the alleged loss. Payments are made on a pro rata basis and all amounts are in Canadian currency.","question":"How much can I receive?"},{"answer":"Complete the Canadian Settlement Claim Form and submit it online at www.LastPassCanadianSettlement.ca, by email to LastPass@conciliainc.com, by fax to 1-888-770-6049, or by mail to the Claims Administrator.","question":"How do I file a claim?"},{"answer":"No documentation is required for the wasted-time claim. You must provide supporting documentation for any crypto-asset loss claim and for out-of-pocket expenses, and those expenses must have been incurred no later than May 31, 2023.","question":"Do I need to provide proof?"},{"answer":"If you do nothing, you give up any right to compensation. Your claims are still released by the court-approved settlement whether or not you file.","question":"What happens if I do nothing?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"canadian-resident","text":"Do you reside or are you domiciled in Canada?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"The settlement is only available to Canadian-resident users of LastPass.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"info-affected","text":"Was your personal information accessed by unauthorized parties in the 2022 LastPass data breach?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"This covers data such as your name, contact details, IP address, or the backup of your LastPass vault.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"lastpass-customer","text":"Were you a customer of LastPass whose data was part of the breach reported between August 2022 and March 2023?","type":"yes_no","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"did-not-opt-out","text":"Did you refrain from opting out of the class action by the December 3, 2025 deadline?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"People who validly opted out by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on December 3, 2025 are not eligible.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true}],"uncertainMessage":"Some of your answers were Not sure, so we could not confidently determine your eligibility.","qualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement.","nonQualifyingMessage":"Based on your answers, you do not appear to fall within the class definition for this settlement."},"claimCategories":[],"proceedings":null,"relatedSlugs":[],"group":null,"cardSummary":"If you were a Canadian LastPass user whose information was caught up in the 2022 data breach, you may be able to claim compensation.","proofRequired":"required","claimTime":"about 10 to 15 minutes","claimAmount":"$34.01 to $670.50","coverageStartDate":"2022-08-01","coverageEndDate":"2023-03-31","deadline":"2026-06-23","optOutDeadline":"","objectionDeadline":null,"approvalHearingDate":"","approvalHearingDates":[],"approvalPending":false,"seriousHarmEnabled":false,"formHelperEnabled":false,"dateAdded":"2026-06-11","lastUpdated":"2026-07-26","firstPublishedAt":"2026-06-11","claimsOpenedAt":null,"lastVerifiedAt":"2026-06-11","languages":["en","fr"]}]}