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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.

17.12.12

Columbia House and Sony Music Entertainment (shipping costs)

Description In April 2002, we filed a class action against Columbia (Club Musique) and Sony Music Entertainment. The class action seeks reimbursement of late fees and shipping and handling charges overcharged. Under the Consumer Protection Act, only interest charges may be billed [...].

17.12.12

Payment period of less than 21 days

On July 21, 2003, we filed suit against ten financial institutions that issue credit cards: Amex Bank CIBC Bank Citibank Canada HSBC Bank Canada Laurentian Bank MBNA Canada National Bank Bank of Montreal Toronto-Dominion Bank Royal Bank Members You are a member if, since July 21, 2000, your credit card [...].

17.12.12

Cash advance fees charged to your Visa Desjardins credit card

3.4 million settlement A settlement has been reached in a class action brought by Option consommateurs and Mr. Jean-François Tremblay against several financial institutions, including Desjardins, concerning cash advance fees charged on VISA Desjardins credit cards. On September 16, 2011, this settlement was approved by the Honourable [...].

17.12.12

Cash advance fee

In 2004 and 2006, we filed a class action against certain financial institutions that issue credit cards. In November 2006 and October 2007, Superior Court Justice Clément Gascon authorized these class actions against the following financial institutions: Canadian Tire Bank Amex Bank of Canada Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Canadian Imperial Bank of [...]

17.12.12

LOSS OF GRACE PERIOD (21-DAY PERIOD) - INTEREST CALCULATION METHOD M2

In 2004 and 2006, we filed a class action against certain financial institutions that issue credit cards. In November 2006 and October 2007, Superior Court Justice Clément Gascon authorized these class actions against the following financial institutions: Amex Canada Citibank Canada MBNA Canada Royal Bank of Canada [...].

17.12.12

Limit increases and overrun charges

In 2004 and 2006, we filed a class action against certain financial institutions that issue credit cards. In November 2006 and October 2007, Superior Court Justice Clément Gascon authorized these class actions against the following financial institutions: Limit increase Overage fees Amex Canada X Canadian Bank [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...

17.12.12

Cough and cold medicines

On March 24, 2009, we filed a motion for authorization to institute a class action against seven manufacturers of cough and cold medications: Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, Ratiopharm, Wyeth, Trillium and Vita. The drugs in question are sold over the counter in Canada under the brand names [...].

12.12.12

Acrylonitrile butadiene

In October 2004, we filed a class-action lawsuit against companies that conspired to illegally raise the price of acrylonitrile butadiene (found in rubber hoses, belts, cables, sealants, etc.). Bayer and Zeon Chemicals are particularly involved. [...]

29.07.12

Maple Leaf

On August 27, 2008, we filed a motion for authorization to institute a class action in Quebec against Maple Leaf concerning meat products manufactured between January 1 and August 31, 2008, which were recalled for risk of Listeria contamination. The list of products affected by the [...]

01.01.10

Admission Network and Universal Concerts Canada

Description On July 15, 1999, we filed a class action against Réseau Admission and Universal Concerts Canada. The class action seeks reimbursement of service fees paid by all consumers who purchased tickets to the cancelled Edgefest 99 show. Members You make it [...]