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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.

13.02.21

Option consommateurs c. Desjardins (Student Loan Insurance)

Description Atclass action, Option consommateurs criticizes Desjardins for adding insurance to a group of students who had completed their studies and begun repaying their student loans without negotiating a repayment agreement with Desjardins. Payment of the premium for this insurance was automatically added to the terms and conditions [...].

22.10.20

Option consommateurs c. Meubles Léon (annual membership fees on "buy now, pay later" financing plans)

Description On November 19, 2009, Option consommateurs filed a motion for authorization to institute a class action against Meubles Léon Ltée, a retailer of home furnishings, appliances, electronics and mattresses. We accuse the retailer of attracting customers with its slogans "You pay absolutely nothing! Not even the [...]

01.10.19

Option consommateurs c. Samsung (washing machines)

Description In October 2016, Ms. Chantal Gagnon filed an application for authorization to exercise a class action against Samsung Electronics Canada Inc, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd and Sears Canada, accusing them of having manufactured, marketed and sold defective top-loading washing machines that are liable to explode. During the use of certain cycles, the lid [...].

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 [...]

08.03.19

Option consommateurs c. MinebeaMitsumi and NSK ltd (ball bearings)

Description In 2015, Option consommateurs sought authorization to exercise a class action against several companies that manufacture small ball bearings. On August 4, 2016, the Superior Court authorized the exercise of this class action and allowed Option consommateurs to represent the members of the group. The complaint [...]

09.12.17

Option consommateurs c. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways (fuel prices)

Download the opinion approved by the Superior Court, published December 09, 2017 Description In May 2004, under the pretext of reacting to increases in their fuel costs, the two carriers introduced a new component to their passenger fares: the fuel surcharge. Despite its name, this surcharge is neither [...]

20.11.15

Option consommateurs c. Panasonic, Sanyo, Nippon, Hitachi, and others (electrolytic capacitors - price fixing)

Description On August 6, 2014, Mr. Louis-Alexandre Leclaire filed a motion for authorization to exercise a class action against several manufacturers of electrolytic capacitors. On November 12, 2015, the Superior Court authorized Option consommateurs to join this action as petitioner. These companies are accused of having conspired between [...]