{"settlement":{"id":"marist-brothers-sexual-abuse-quebec-2026","slug":"marist-brothers-sexual-abuse-quebec-2026","title":"Marist Brothers Sexual Abuse Class Action (Quebec)","category":"Institutional Abuse","status":"Claims open","tags":{"geographic":["Quebec"],"recoveryType":["Cash payment"],"documentation":["Identity verification required","Other documentation"],"eligibilityTrigger":["Experienced abuse or harm"]},"classDefinition":"Anyone who was sexually assaulted by a religious member of the Marist Brothers congregation anywhere in Quebec. The liquidator of the estate of a class member who died on or after June 2, 2019 may also submit a claim on the estate's behalf.","plainLanguageSummary":"If you were sexually assaulted by a religious member of the Marist Brothers congregation anywhere in Quebec, or you are the liquidator of the estate of a victim who died on or after June 2, 2019, you may be eligible for a cash payment under the settlement.","eligibilityCriteria":["You were sexually assaulted by a religious member of the Marist Brothers congregation anywhere in Quebec.","Or you are the liquidator of the estate of a victim who died on or after June 2, 2019. You do not need to live in Quebec to file a claim. Eligibility is based on meeting the class definition, not on where you live today."],"recoveryRange":{"max":300000,"perUnit":"per person","distribution":"pro_rata"},"filingInstructions":"Complete all sections of the Claim Form, answering the questions to the best of your knowledge and recollection.\nAttach a copy of a government-issued identification (health insurance card, driver's licence, or passport).\nIf the assault happened at an educational institution, attach proof of attendance if available (a report card, a yearbook excerpt, or a dated letter from the institution), or explain why you cannot provide it.\nIf you are the liquidator of a deceased member's estate, also attach the death certificate, testamentary searches from the Barreau du Quebec and the Chambre des notaires du Quebec, and proof that you are the liquidator.\nChoose whether your meeting with the Adjudicator will take place by videoconference or, if you have no internet access, in person in Montreal or Quebec City.\nSign the declaration and keep a photocopy of your complete claim for your records.\nSubmit the Claim Form and supporting documents by email to reclamationfm@kklex.com, by fax to 514-875-8424, or by registered mail to Kugler Kandestin, Reference: Marist Brothers Settlement, 1800, avenue McGill College, Bureau 2700, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3J6, no later than December 17, 2026.","caseBackground":"This class action, B. v. Les Freres Maristes et al., was brought on behalf of people who were sexually assaulted by religious members of the Marist Brothers congregation in Quebec. The Marist Brothers are a religious congregation whose members worked in schools and other institutions in the province, and the lawsuit concerned sexual abuse committed by its members.\n\nA settlement agreement now allows victims to file a claim for compensation. Claims are evaluated by an independent Adjudicator, and claimants meet with the Adjudicator by videoconference (or in person in Montreal or Quebec City if they have no internet access). Victims are not expected to remember every detail of the assaults; imperfect recollection will not prevent compensation. Estates of victims who died on or after June 2, 2019 may also claim through their liquidator.","administratorName":"","administratorContacts":[],"administratorRole":"claims","agentName":"","agentContacts":[],"agentClaimFormHelp":false,"classCounselName":"Kugler Kandestin LLP","classCounselContacts":[{"type":"phone","label":"Me Alexandre Paquette-Dénommé","value":"514-878-2861, ext. 109"},{"type":"email","label":"Me Alexandre Paquette-Dénommé","value":"adenomme@kklex.com"},{"type":"phone","label":"Me Pierre Boivin","value":"514-878-2861, ext. 103"},{"type":"email","label":"Me Pierre Boivin","value":"pboivin@kklex.com"},{"type":"phone","label":"Me Robert Kugler","value":"514-878-2861, ext. 116"},{"type":"email","label":"Me Robert Kugler","value":"rkugler@kklex.com"},{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"1, Place Ville‑Marie, bureau 1170, Montréal (Québec) H3B 2A7"}],"classCounselFirms":[{"name":"Kugler Kandestin LLP","region":"","contacts":[{"type":"phone","label":"Me Alexandre Paquette-Dénommé","value":"514-878-2861, ext. 109"},{"type":"email","label":"Me Alexandre Paquette-Dénommé","value":"adenomme@kklex.com"},{"type":"phone","label":"Me Pierre Boivin","value":"514-878-2861, ext. 103"},{"type":"email","label":"Me Pierre Boivin","value":"pboivin@kklex.com"},{"type":"phone","label":"Me Robert Kugler","value":"514-878-2861, ext. 116"},{"type":"email","label":"Me Robert Kugler","value":"rkugler@kklex.com"},{"type":"mail","label":"","value":"1, Place Ville‑Marie, bureau 1170, Montréal (Québec) H3B 2A7"}]}],"submissionMethods":[{"type":"email","label":"","value":"reclamationfm@kklex.com"},{"type":"fax","label":"Submit by Fax (Reference Marist Brothers Settlement)","value":"514-875-8424"},{"type":"registered-mail","label":"","value":"Kugler Kandestin, Reference: Marist Brothers Settlement, 1800, avenue McGill College, Bureau 2700, Montréal (Québec) H3A 3J6"}],"sourceDocuments":[{"url":"/uploads/f667c509a68f57ae69a34e3f-Schedule-2.Claim-Form_EN.pdf","title":"Claim Form"},{"url":"/uploads/5b1db82dc7f5c2f22188b648-2026-04-17-Entente-de-Reglement-signee-par-tous.pdf.pdf","title":"Entente de règlement proposée"}],"shortFormNoticeUrl":"","longFormNoticeUrl":"","settlementAgreementUrl":"","claimFormDocumentUrl":"/uploads/f667c509a68f57ae69a34e3f-Schedule-2.Claim-Form_EN.pdf","claimForms":[{"id":"be2010877498","url":"/uploads/f667c509a68f57ae69a34e3f-Schedule-2.Claim-Form_EN.pdf","name":"Marist Brothers Settlement Claim Form","language":"en","description":""}],"claimFormsButtonLabel":"claim-form","claimFormsUnavailable":false,"claimFormsUnavailableReason":"","claimFormGuides":[{"id":"713ebfd8ca5d","url":"/uploads/d1c8bb084ffec7f43ac20d74-Annexe-1-modifiee.Processus-de-reclamation-finale-2.pdf","name":"Processus de Reclamation","language":"fr"}],"additionalDocuments":[],"optOutFormUrl":"","optOutInstructions":"Closed. The opt-out period ended after the 2023 certification notices, with no opt-outs recorded.","objectionFormUrl":"","objectionInstructions":"Closed. The Superior Court approved the settlement on June 8, 2026.","faqs":[{"answer":"Your Claim Form and all supporting documents must be received no later than December 17, 2026.","question":"What is the deadline to file a claim?"},{"answer":"Complete the Claim Form and submit it with the required documents by email to reclamationfm@kklex.com, by fax to 514-875-8424, or by registered mail to Kugler Kandestin in Montreal, referencing the Marist Brothers Settlement.","question":"How do I file a claim?"},{"answer":"You are not expected to remember precise details. Imperfect recollection will not prevent you from receiving compensation; answer the questions to the best of your knowledge and recollection.","question":"What if I do not remember all the details of the assaults?"},{"answer":"You must attach a copy of a government-issued ID. 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. If you do not have internet access, an in-person meeting can be arranged in Montreal or Quebec City.","question":"Will I have to meet with anyone about my claim?"}],"eligibilityChecker":{"questions":[{"id":"assaulted-by-marist-brother","text":"Were you sexually assaulted by a religious member of the Marist Brothers congregation?","type":"yes_no","helpText":"Sexual assault includes all forms of sexual touching (including over clothing), sexual kissing, fellatio, penetration, acts of masturbation, exhibitionism, and frotteurism.","qualifyingAnswer":"yes","criticalForEligibility":true},{"id":"assault-in-quebec","text":"Did the sexual assault happen in the province of Quebec?","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":[],"proceedings":null,"relatedSlugs":[],"group":null,"cardSummary":"If you were sexually assaulted by a member of the Marist Brothers congregation in Quebec, you may be able to claim compensation. Estates of victims who died on or after June 2, 2019 can also claim.","proofRequired":"","claimTime":"","claimAmount":"","coverageStartDate":"","coverageEndDate":"","deadline":"2026-12-17","optOutDeadline":"","objectionDeadline":"","approvalHearingDate":"","approvalHearingDates":[],"approvalPending":false,"resolution":"settlement","judgmentAppealed":false,"seriousHarmEnabled":false,"quietPresentation":false,"formHelperEnabled":false,"dateAdded":"2026-09-08","lastUpdated":"2026-09-09","firstPublishedAt":"2026-09-09 02:06:44","claimsOpenedAt":"2026-09-09 02:06:44","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-09-08","languages":["en","fr"]}}