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Class actions

What is a class action ?

A class action is a procedure enabling a single person to represent a group with the same problem. A single favorable settlement or judgment can compensate, individually or collectively, thousands of people who would not otherwise have obtained justice.

For information, you can also call the Class Action Assistance Fund at 514 393-2087.

24.09.21

OC v. Léon, Brick, Groupe BMTC and Ameublements Tanguay (advertising on financing plans)

Description In February 2020, Option consommateurs filed an application for authorization to exercise a class action, formerly known as a class action, against Meubles Léon, Brick, Brault et Martineau, ÉconoMax and Ameublements Tanguay. We accuse these companies of advertising their financing plans in violation of the Act respecting the protection of consumers [...].

26.05.19

Option consommateurs c. Volkswagen

Description On September 22, 2015, Mr. François Grondin filed an application for authorization to exercise a class action against Volkswagen and Audi following revelations concerning the anti-pollution system. On May 30, 2016, the Superior Court allowed Option consommateurs to act as plaintiff in the case. Among other things, the [...]

18.05.19

Update on Amex Bank of Canada et al. credit card class actions - $2,650,000 settlement

Update on Amex Bank of Canada et al. credit card class actions - $2,650,000 settlement. Settlement Agreement Notice of Settlement Approval Hearing: in English in French Settlement Objection Form

18.05.19

Option consommateurs c. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) (credit cards)

Update on Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) Credit Card Class Actions - $4,250,000 Settlement. Settlement Agreement Notice of Settlement Approval Hearing: in English in French Settlement Objection Form

10.03.18

class action credit cards: a $1.150 million agreement was reached with Bank of Montreal (BMO) and HSBC Bank Canada (HSBC)

Appendix A - Notice of regulatory approval hearing English French

16.08.17

Optimum loyalty program - Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix (updated August 16, 2017)

Press release: Option consommateurs signs agreement concerning Pharmaprix Optimum Program - Optimum points could be distributed

07.12.16

Brick stores - Annual membership fees on buy-now, pay-later financing plans (updated December 7, 2016)

Description On November 5, 2009, we filed a motion for authorization to institute a class action against The Brick Warrehouse LP, a furniture, appliance and electronics retailer operating in Quebec under the name Brick. We criticized the retailer for luring customers with its "More [...]" slogans.

16.11.16

class action credit cards: $5.3 million agreement reached with Bank of Montreal

Settlement Agreement Appendix A - Notice of Settlement Approval Hearing Appendix D - Questions and Answers Appendix E - Objection Form Updated November 16, 2016

16.11.16

class action concerning credit cards: an agreement has been reached with President's Choice Bank and the Bank of Nova Scotia

Settlement Agreement Appendix A - Notice of Settlement Approval Hearing Settlement Objection Form Updated November 16, 2016

05.08.16

Credit card class action: $3.28 million settlement reached with TD Bank

Settlement Agreement Appendix A - Notice of Settlement Approval Hearing Appendix G - Settlement Claim Form