Siskinds is working with a team of counsel to ensure the most effective representation for the class. The action is being managed by The Honourable Justice Perell of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
We are pleased to announce that a Settlement was reached in this matter on May 22, 2009. For more information, please see Settlement and Plan of Distribution:
The Settlement applies to persons owning real property in the Class Area as of August 23, 2005. For more information on the Class Area, please see the map:
A Town Hall meeting took place on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. to explain the settlement to class members and answer any questions class members had such as who is eligible, how to make a claim, how claims are processed and when payments are expected. For more information on what was discussed at the Town Hall meeting, please see the Frequently Asked Questions:
The settlement was approved by The Honourable Justice Perell on June 18, 2009. For more information please see the Reasons, Notice and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions below:
In order to receive compensation pursuant to the Settlement, you must complete the Claim Form and send it to the Claims Administrator before the claim deadline. The deadline for submitting a claim to the Property Damage Fund is September 23, 2009. All Class Members should make a claim under the Property Damage Fund. The deadline for submitting a claim to the Extraordinary Damage Fund is December 22, 2009. The Extraordinary Damage Fund is for Class Members in exceptional circumstances and proof of additional loss must be attached.
If you wish to opt-out of the action, you must complete the Opt-Out Form and send it to the Claims Administrator before the Opt-Out deadline. The Opt-Out deadline is August 24, 2009. If you opt-out of the proceeding, you are not eligible to receive any benefits from the settlement.
For further information concerning this action, please contact Sharla Stroop at 519-672-2251 ext. 2341 or e-mail Sharla by clicking the Contact Us link below.