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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.

05.10.09

Royal Bank computer failure in 2004

Description In June 2004, we filed a class action against the Royal Bank. In early June 2004, the financial institution experienced computer problems that prevented certain transactions (payroll deposits, withdrawals, payments, etc.) from being recorded in customers' accounts. As a result, thousands of consumers were inconvenienced and unable to access their accounts.

14.04.09

Stroh Brewery

On April 14, 2009, Option consommateurs was authorized by the court to discontinue the class action against Compagnie Brasserie Stroh (Québec) Ltée. Description On October 16, 2002, we filed a motion for authorization to institute a class action against the Stroh brewery. This brewery manufactured, among other things, Old [...] beers.

19.11.08

Bell Mobility - Billing error

Description In November 2004, we filed a class action against Bell Mobility concerning billing errors: invoices sent late, fees charged for no reason, unaccounted bill payments, etc. The class action seeks reimbursement of unjustified charges for cell phone services as well as $100 for telephone calls. The class action seeks reimbursement of unjustified charges for cellular telephone services as well as $100 for [...].

02.09.08

Irving Oil

On January 20, 2006, we filed a motion for authorization to institute a class action against Les Pétroles Irving. From January 1993 to December 1997, the oil company charged customers at its service stations in the Quebec-New Brunswick border region higher taxes than permitted by law. [...]

05.08.08

Household Finance SMDL

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled against Household Finance Corporation (HFC), confirming the decision of the Quebec Court of Appeal. Some 25,000 aggrieved Quebecers will receive compensation of over $100 each. On May 13, 1999, we filed a motion for authorization to institute proceedings against Household Finance (SMDL). This company issued [...]

22.01.08

Nefazodone

In November 2003, we filed a class action against the manufacturers of antidepressants containing nefazodone hydrochloride (Serzone), namely the pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb (brand name drug) and the companies Linson Pharma, Apotex, Genpharm, Pharmascience, Pharmel, Novopharm, 115013 Canada (Dominion Pharmacal) (generic versions of the drug). Sold in Canada between 1994 and 2003, these antidepressants are [...].

31.12.07

Dell Inspiron 5150

In January 2007, we filed a class action lawsuit against Dell Computer regarding manufacturing defects in the Dell Inspiron 5150 laptop. Dell is being sued for failing to respect the legal warranty set out in the Consumer Protection Act, according to which a business has an obligation to offer goods of a quality [...].

18.04.07

Menu Foods

On April 18, 2007, we filed a motion for authorization to institute a class action against Menu Foods. The class action seeks reimbursement of veterinary fees paid by consumers to treat animals that consumed a recalled product manufactured by Menu Foods. The products [...]

21.03.07

Locatel

On May 3, 1999, we filed a motion for authorization to institute a class action against Locatel. In our opinion, Locatel's contracts contain unfair clauses contrary to the Consumer Protection Act, and there is a considerable discrepancy between the value of the furniture offered by Locatel and the prices [...].