The Royal Canadian Legion v. Aviva
Lerners LLP filed a class action against Aviva Insurance Company of Canada on behalf of Branches of The Royal Canadian Legion across Canada, and other veterans, service, and legacy organizations operating in a similar manner to Legion Branches (except in the province of British Columbia) whose insurance coverage for loss of business income relating to COVID-19 has been denied by Aviva.
This action applies to all Legions and other veterans, service, and legacy organizations operating in a similar manner to Legion Branches who were insured under the commercial insurance policy issued by Aviva on behalf of The Royal Canadian Legions, pursuant to the PIB Provincial Command Insurance Program. The action alleges that Aviva is in breach of contract when it denied the Legions’ loss of business income coverage after they were ordered by provincial and territorial governments to close their non-essential businesses due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The action claims for payment of loss of business income damages to those Legions with the Aviva policy.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT (AUGUST 2026)
The Royal Canadian Legion Class Action Regarding
PIB Provincial Command Insurance Program
Read this notice carefully as it may affect your legal rights
THIS NOTICE IS TO:
All Class Members who are: all persons, natural or corporate, carrying on operations as branches of The Royal Canadian Legion and other veterans, service, and legacy organizations operating in a similar manner to Legion Branches across Canada (except British Columbia) which were insured by and have submitted a claim to Aviva Insurance Company of Canada (“Aviva”) under a Commercial Insurance Policy issued by Aviva on behalf of The Royal Canadian Legion, pursuant to the PIB Provincial Command Insurance Program (“Legion Program Policy”), which included “Restricted Access” coverage and/or “Negative Publicity” coverage under Business Income Actual Loss Sustained Form (912000-01), and which claimed loss of business income:
(a) caused by the interruption of its business when ingress to or egress from its premises was restricted in whole or in part order made by the Province of Ontario on March 23, 2020, and similar closure orders made in all Provinces and Territories in Canada in March or April 2020 (the “Closure Orders”), and/or
(b) caused by the interruption of its business when ingress to or egress from its premises was restricted in whole or in part by any subsequent order of civil authority, and/or
(c) as a direct result of an outbreak of COVID-19 within 25 kilometers of its premises (the “Class”).
A class action settlement (“Settlement”) has been reached between Aviva and The Royal Canadian Legion, Victory Branch #317 as Representative Plaintiff for the Class for C$5,512,275.50 to resolve the claims asserted on behalf of all Class Members against Aviva.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Objection Deadline (to object to the proposed Settlement, Class Counsel’s Fee Approval Request, the proposed Representative Plaintiff Honorarium, or the proposed Distribution Protocol): September 11, 2026.
THE NATURE OF THE CLAIMS ASSERTED
The Action alleges that Aviva is in breach of contract when it denied the Class Members’ loss of business income coverage. The Action claims for payment of loss of business income damages to the Class Members insured under the Legion Program Policy.
THE CERTIFICATION ORDER
By Order dated July 15, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court (“Court”) certified the Action as a class proceeding under the Ontario Class Proceedings Act, 1992. The Court appointed the plaintiff, The Royal Canadian Legion Victory Branch #317, in London, Ontario as the representative plaintiff (“Representative Plaintiff”) and Lerners LLP as Class Counsel.
THE SETTLEMENT
On July 2, 2026, the Representative Plaintiff and Aviva executed a Settlement Agreement (“Settlement Agreement”), which is subject to approval by the Court. The Settlement Agreement provides for the payment of $5,512,275.50 (“Settlement Amount”) in consideration of the full and final settlement of the claims of Class Members.
The Settlement Agreement provides that, if approved by the Court, the claims of Class Members asserted or that could have been asserted in the Action will be fully and finally released, and the Action will be dismissed.
The Settlement Agreement is not an admission of liability, wrongdoing, or fault on the part of Aviva, which has denied, and continues to deny, the allegations against it.
SETTLEMENT APPROVAL HEARING
The Settlement Agreement is conditional on approval by the Court. The Settlement Agreement will be approved if the Court determines that it is fair and reasonable and in the best interests of the Class Members to approve it.
The Court will hear a motion for approval of the Settlement on October 14, 2026 at the Superior Court of Justice – Toronto: 330 University Ave., Toronto, Ontario M5G 1R7.
CLASS COUNSEL’S FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES
The Representative Plaintiff and the Class are represented by Lerners LLP (“Class Counsel”). Class Counsel are conducting the Action on a contingent fee basis. On October 14, 2026, Class Counsel will make a motion to the Court for approval of their fees, which in the aggregate will not exceed $1,225,000.00 inclusive of HST, plus reimbursement for expenses incurred in the litigation in the maximum amount of $300,000.00, inclusive of HST.
On October 14, 2026, Class Counsel will also seek the Court’s approval for the payment of an honorarium to the Representative Plaintiff in the maximum amount of C$15,000.00. Class Counsel will be requesting that the honorarium be deducted directly from the Settlement Amount.
On October 14, 2026, Class Counsel will also seek a Court Order appointing MDD Forensic Accountants as Accountant and Claims Administrator as defined in and for the purposes of carrying out the Distribution Protocol.
The fees of the Accountant and Claims Administrator, together with any other costs relating to approval, notification, implementation and administration of the Settlement (“Administration Expenses”), will also be paid from the Settlement Amount.
CLASS MEMBERS’ ENTITLEMENT TO COMPENSATION
If the Settlement is approved by the Court, the Settlement Amount, less the Court-approved Class Counsel Fees and Disbursements, Honorarium, Accountant’s Fees, and Administration Expenses (“Settlement Funds”) will be distributed to Class Members who file valid and timely claims in accordance with the Distribution Protocol.
On October 14, 2026, the Plaintiff will seek the Court’s approval of the Distribution Protocol and a process by which Class Members can claim compensation from the Settlement Funds.
The proposed Distribution Protocol will provide that in order to determine the individual entitlement of Class Members who make claims, the losses of each claimant will be calculated in accordance with the Distribution Protocol. Once the losses of all Class Members who have filed valid claims have been calculated, the Net Settlement Amount will be allocated to those Class Members in proportion to their percentage of the total losses calculated for all valid claims filed. Because the Settlement Funds will be distributed pro rata, it is not possible to estimate the individual recovery of any individual Class Member until all the valid claims have been received and reviewed.
The approval of the Settlement Agreement is not contingent on the approval of the Distribution Protocol. The Court may still approve the Settlement Agreement even if it does not approve the Distribution Protocol or approves amendments to the Distribution Protocol.
PARTICIPATION IN THE APPROVAL MOTION
The following materials are relevant to the action:
Settlement Agreement; and,
Summary of Basis for Class Counsel’s Recommendation of Settlement and Distribution Protocol.
Class Members who wish to comment on, or make an objection to, the approval of the Settlement Agreement, the proposed Honorarium, the Distribution Protocol or the fees and disbursements of Class Counsel shall deliver (by email, mail or courier) a written submission to Class Counsel, to be postmarked or received no later than September 11, 2026, at the following email address or mailing address:
Kevin L. Ross
Email: kross@lerners.ca or royalcanadianlegionclassaction@lerners.ca
Tel: 519.640.6315 or toll free at 1.844.847.1262
Fax: 519.932.3315
Please check the website for this Action from time to time for any information updates:
https://lerners.ca/deals-and-cases/canadian-legion-class-action
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This notice has been approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The Court offices cannot answer any questions about the matters in this notice. The Orders of the Court and other information in both languages are available on Class Counsel’s website at https://lerners.ca/deals-and-cases/canadian-legion-class-action
Questions relating to the Action may be directed to Class Counsel using the contact details above.
Si vous avez besoin d’aide en français, veuillez contacter les avocats du groupe en utilisant les coordonnées ci-dessus et nous dirigerons votre demande vers une personne appropriée.
The publication of this notice was authorized by The Honourable Justice E.M. Morgan of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Avis du règlement proposé
Recours collectif de la Légion royale canadienne concernant le programme d'assurance des commandements provinciaux PIB
Veuillez lire attentivement le présent avis, car il pourrait avoir une incidence sur vos droits que vous accorde la loi
LE PRÉSENT AVIS S'ADRESSE À :
Tous les membres du groupe y inclus : toutes les personnes, physiques ou morales, exerçant ses activités en tant que filiales de la Légion royale canadienne et autres organisations dédiées aux anciens combattants, au service, et à l’héritage fonctionnant de manière similaire aux filiales de la Légion partout au Canada (à l'exception de la Colombie-Britannique) qui étaient assurées par Aviva, Compagnie d'Assurance du Canada (« Aviva ») et qui ont déposé une demande d’indemnisation à Aviva en vertu d'une police d'assurance commerciale émise par Aviva au nom de la Légion royale canadienne, conformément au programme d'assurance des commandements provinciaux PIB (la « police du programme de la Légion »), laquelle comprenait une couverture « Accès restreint » et/ou une couverture « Publicité négative » en vertu du formulaire Revenu d'entreprise — Perte réelle subie (912000-01), et qui ont réclamé une perte de revenus d'entreprise :
(a) causée par l'interruption de ses activités lorsque l’entrée ou sortie de ses locaux a été restreint en tout ou en partie par une ordonnance émis par la province de l'Ontario le 23 mars 2020, et par des ordonnances de fermeture similaires émis par toutes les provinces et tous les territoires du Canada en mars ou avril 2020 (les « ordonnances de fermeture »), et/ou
(b) causée par l'interruption de ses activités lorsque l’entrée ou sortie de ses locaux a été restreint en tout ou en partie par tout ordonnance subséquent reçues d'une autorité civile, et/ou
(c) résultant directement de l’apparition de COVID-19 dans un rayon de 25 kilomètres de ses locaux (le « groupe »).
Un règlement de recours collectif (le « règlement ») a été conclu entre Aviva et la Légion royale canadienne, filiale Victory no 317, en qualité de représentant des demandeurs au nom du groupe, pour un montant de 5 512 275,50 $ CA afin de régler les réclamations formulées au nom de tous les membres du groupe contre Aviva.
DÉLAIS IMPORTANTS
Délai d'opposition (pour s'opposer au règlement proposé, à la demande d'approbation des honoraires des avocats du groupe, à l'honoraire proposé pour le représentant des demandeurs ou au protocole de distribution proposé) : le 11 septembre 2026.
NATURE DES PRÉTENTIONS REVENDIQUÉES
L'action allègue qu'Aviva est en bris de contrat en refusant la couverture pour perte de revenus d'entreprise des membres du groupe. L'action réclame le paiement de dommages pour la perte de revenus d'entreprise aux membres du groupe assurés en vertu de la police du programme de la Légion.
L’ORDONNANCE CERTIFIANT L’INSTANCE COMME RECOURS COLLECTIF
Par ordonnance en date du 15 juillet 2021, la Cour supérieure de l'Ontario (la « Cour ») a certifié l'action en tant que recours collectif en vertu de la Loi de 1992 sur les recours collectifs de l'Ontario. La Cour a désigné la demanderesse, la Légion royale canadienne, filiale Victory no 317, à London, en Ontario, en qualité de représentant des demandeurs (la « représentant représentant des demandeurs ») et Lerners LLP en qualité d'avocats du groupe.
LE RÈGLEMENT
Le 2 juillet 2026, le représentant des demandeurs et Aviva ont signé un accord de règlement (« l’accord de règlement »), laquelle est assujettie à l'approbation de la Cour. L’accord de règlement prévoit le paiement de 5 512 275,50 $ (le « montant du règlement ») en contrepartie du règlement intégral et définitif des réclamations des membres du groupe.
L’accord de règlement prévoit que, si approuvé par la Cour, les réclamations des membres du groupe formulées ou qui auraient pu être formulées dans le cadre de l'action seront entièrement et définitivement libérées, et l'action sera rejetée.
La convention de règlement n’est pas une reconnaissance de responsabilité, mauvaise conduite, ou faute de la part d'Aviva, laquelle a nié, et continue de nier, les allégations formulées contre elle.
AUDIENCE D'APPROBATION DU RÈGLEMENT
L’accord de règlement est conditionnel à l'approbation de la Cour. L’accord de règlement sera approuvé si la Cour détermine qu'elle est juste et raisonnable et qu'il est dans le meilleur intérêt des membres du groupe de l'approuver.
La Cour entendra une motion pour l'approbation du règlement le 14 octobre 2026 à la Cour supérieure de justice – Toronto : 330, avenue University, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1R7.
HONORAIRES DES AVOCATS DU GROUPE ET AUTRES DÉPENSES
Le représentant des demandeurs et le groupe sont représentés par Lerners LLP (les « avocats du groupe »). Les avocats du groupe mènent l'action sur la base d'honoraires conditionnels. Le 14 octobre 2026, les avocats du groupe déposeront une requête auprès de la Cour pour l'approbation de leurs honoraires, lesquels n'excéderont pas, au total, 1 225 000,00 $ incluant la TVH, plus le remboursement des dépenses engagées dans le cadre du litige jusqu'à un montant maximal de 300 000,00 $, incluant la TVH.
Le 14 octobre 2026, les avocats du groupe demanderont également l'approbation de la Cour pour le paiement d'un honoraire au le représentant des demandeurs d'un montant maximal de 15 000,00 $ CA. Les avocats du groupe demandera que l'honoraire soit déduit directement du montant du règlement.
Le 14 octobre 2026, les avocats du groupe demanderont également une ordonnance de la Cour nommant MDD Forensic Accountants en qualité de comptable et d'administrateur des réclamations, tel que défini dans le protocole de distribution et aux fins de la mise en œuvre de celui-ci.
Les honoraires du comptable et de l'administrateur des réclamations, ainsi que tous les autres dépens liés à l'approbation, à la notification, à la mise en œuvre et à l'administration du règlement (les « dépens d'administration »), seront également payés à même du montant du règlement.
DROIT À L’INDEMNISATION DES MEMBRES DU GROUPE
Si le règlement est approuvé par la Cour, le montant du règlement, moins les honoraires et débours approuvés par la Cour pour les avocats du groupe, l'honoraire, et les honoraires du comptable et des frais d'administration (les « fonds du règlement »), sera distribué aux membres du groupe qui déposeront des réclamations valides et déposées en temps opportun, conformément au protocole de distribution.
Le 14 octobre 2026, la demanderesse demandera l'approbation par la Cour du protocole de distribution et d'un processus par lequel les membres du groupe pourront réclamer une indemnisation à même les fonds du règlement.
Le protocole de distribution proposé prévoit que, afin de déterminer le droit individuel des membres du groupe qui présentent des réclamations, les pertes de chaque réclamant seront calculées conformément au protocole de distribution. Une fois que les pertes de tous les membres du groupe ayant déposé des réclamations valides calculées, le montant net du règlement sera réparti entre ces membres du groupe en proportion de leur pourcentage des pertes totales calculées pour l'ensemble des réclamations valides déposées. Étant donné que les fonds du règlement seront distribués au prorata, il n'est pas possible d'estimer le recouvrement individuel de chaque membre du groupe tant que toutes les réclamations valides seront reçues et examinées.
L'approbation de l’accord de règlement n'est pas conditionnelle à l'approbation du protocole de distribution. La Cour peut néanmoins approuver l’accord de règlement même si elle n'approuve pas le protocole de distribution, ou même si elle approuve des amendements au protocole de distribution.
PARTICIPATION À LA MOTION D'APPROBATION
Les documents suivants seront publiés sur le site Web des avocats du groupe dédié à l'action, à l'adresse https://lerners.ca/deals-and-cases/canadian-legion-class-action, au plus tard aux dates indiquées ci-dessous :
1. l’accord de règlement (publiée avant ou au moment de la publication du présent avis);
2. le protocole de distribution proposé (publié d'ici le 14 août 2026); et
3. un résumé des motifs pour lesquels les avocats du groupe recommandent le règlement et le protocole de distribution (publié d'ici le 14 août 2026).
Les membres du groupe qui souhaitent formuler des commentaires ou s'opposer à l'approbation de l’accord de règlement, à l'honoraire proposé, au protocole de distribution, ou aux honoraires et débours des avocats du groupe doivent faire parvenir (par courriel, par la poste ou par messagerie) une soumission écrite aux avocats du groupe, oblitérée ou reçue au plus tard le 11 septembre 2026, à l'adresse courriel ou postale suivante :
Kevin L. Ross
Courriel : kross@lerners.ca ou royalcanadianlegionclassaction@lerners.ca
Tél. : 519.640.6315 ou sans frais au 1.844.847.1262
Téléc. : 519.932.3315
Veuillez consulter le site Web de cette action de temps à autre pour toute mise à jour :
https://lerners.ca/deals-and-cases/canadian-legion-class-action
RENSEIGNEMENTS SUPPLÉMENTAIRES
Le présent avis a été approuvé par la Cour supérieure de justice de l'Ontario. Les bureaux de la Cour ne peuvent répondre à aucune question concernant les sujets abordés dans le présent avis. Les ordonnances de la Cour et d'autres renseignements dans les deux langues sont disponibles sur le site Web des avocats du groupe à l'adresse https://lerners.ca/deals-and-cases/canadian-legion-class-action
Les questions relatives à l'action peuvent être adressées aux avocats du groupe en utilisant les coordonnées ci-dessus.
If you need assistance in English, please contact Class Counsel using the contact details above and we will direct your inquiry to an appropriate person.
La publication du présent avis a été autorisée par l'honorable juge E.M. Morgan de la Cour supérieure de justice de l'Ontario.
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TENTATIVE SETTLEMENT UPDATE AND NEXT STEPS (APRIL 2026)
Background
Lerners LLP commenced a class action in June 2020 on behalf of Branches of The Royal Canadian Legion across Canada (except in the province of British Columbia) whose insurance coverage for loss of business income related to COVID-19 was denied by Aviva Insurance Company of Canada ("Aviva"). The action was certified as a class proceeding by the Honourable Justice E. Belobaba on July 15, 2021.
Tentative Settlement Reached
Prior to the common issues trial that was scheduled to proceed on February 9, 2026, the parties reached a tentative settlement, thereby avoiding the need for trial. The settlement is described as "tentative" because, by law, any settlement of a class action must receive formal approval from the Court before it becomes binding on the parties and the class. This requirement exists to protect the interests of class members and to ensure that the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the class as a whole.
The Settlement Approval Process
The settlement approval process under Ontario's Class Proceedings Act, 1992 involves several stages, each of which is supervised by the Court.
Approval of the Notice Plan
Before the Court can consider whether to approve the settlement, the Court must first approve a Notice Plan. The Notice Plan is the method by which all class members will be informed about the proposed settlement and the upcoming Settlement Approval Hearing. This step ensures that every class member receives proper and adequate notice about the proposed settlement, the terms of the settlement, and the opportunity to participate in the approval process.
Notice to Class Members
Once the Court approves the Notice Plan, formal notice will be provided to all class members in accordance with the Court's direction. That notice will contain important information about the terms of the proposed settlement, the date and details of the Settlement Approval Hearing, and the process by which class members may make submissions to the Court regarding the proposed settlement, if they wish to do so. The notice will be a court-approved document and will be distributed in accordance with the approved Notice Plan.
The Settlement Approval Hearing
A Settlement Approval Hearing has been scheduled for October 14, 2026. At this hearing, the Court will consider whether the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the class. The Court's role at this stage is to act as an independent guardian of the interests of all class members. The Court will review the terms of the proposed settlement, consider any submissions made by class members, and make a determination as to whether the settlement should be approved. The hearing is a critically important safeguard in the class action process, and it is designed to ensure that the settlement serves the collective interests of the class.
If the Court approves the settlement, the settlement will become final and binding, and the process for the distribution of settlement funds to class members will follow.
What Should Class Members Do
At this time, class members do not need to take any action. Class members will receive formal notice of the proposed settlement and the Settlement Approval Hearing in due course, following the Court's approval of the Notice Plan. In the meantime, we encourage class members to continue to monitor the Royal Canadian Legion Class Action website for updates: The Royal Canadian Legion Class Action: Victory Branch # 317 v. Aviva I Lerners LLP.
Contact Us
Any questions can be directed to:
Kevin L. Ross
Partner, Lerners LLP
Email: kross@lerners.ca or royalcanadianlegionclassaction@lerners.ca
Tel: 519.640.6315 or Toll-free: 1.844.847.1262 / Fax: 519.932.3315
LITIGATION UPDATE (APRIL 2025)
The action remains in the common issues phase. That involves the determination of the issues affecting all members of the class. To assist the parties in discussing resolution of the action, the services of a retired judge have been engaged. Dates have been set aside in June, July, and August 2025 for those discussions. Correspondence will be sent to class members to provide additional details.
If the action cannot be resolved, a trial of the common issues is scheduled to proceed over six weeks in Toronto, commencing on January 19, 2026. Numerous steps have been taken to ensure it is ready for trial, if necessary. The action was transferred to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Commercial List. The Commercial List is a specialized court with experience managing complex commercial litigation. It has additional resources to ensure the litigation proceeds efficiently.
The parties have also agreed on and are working through a timetable for the completion of all steps in the lawsuit. Documents have been exchanged and in March 2025, examinations for discovery of the parties’ designated representatives were completed.
Examinations for discovery allow each party’s lawyer to question the opposing party under oath to gather evidence and clarify issues before trial. This process helps prevent surprises at trial and encourages settlement by revealing important information beforehand. The parties are now making efforts to answer additional requests for information arising from the examinations.
In advance of the trial, the parties will exchange expert reports and attend a pre-trial management conference conducted by the Court. Further updates will be provided.
Important Notice (April 2024)
Lerners has been advised that some class members may have received a Notice of Certification related to a separate class action commenced by Nordik Windows Inc. against Aviva Insurance Company of Canada (“Aviva”). The Notice was delivered to you in error by those parties. Please disregard it, as you are not class members in the Nordik action.
Attention Class Members
This action is certified. A copy of the Notice of Certification is accessible here. The opt-out period has closed. If you did not opt-out before November 14, 2021 at 5:00pm EST, and fall within the class definition, you are a class member. If you are a class member, please ensure that we have your current contact information and that you keep our offices informed of any changes in your contact information.
The class definition is:
All persons, natural or corporate, carrying on operations as branches of The Royal Canadian Legion and other veterans, service, and legacy organizations operating in a similar manner to Legion Branches across Canada (except British Columbia) which were insured by and have submitted a claim to Aviva under a Commercial Insurance Policy issued by Aviva on behalf of The Royal Canadian Legion, pursuant to the PIB Provincial Command Insurance Program (“Legion Program”), which included “Restricted Access” coverage and/or “Negative Publicity” coverage under Business Income Actual Loss Sustained Form (912000-01), and which claimed loss of business income:
a) caused by the interruption of its business when ingress to or egress from its premises was restricted in whole or in part (“Restricted Access”) by the mandatory closure order made by the Province of Ontario on March 23, 2020, and similar closure orders made in all Provinces and Territories in Canada in March or April 2020 (the “Closure Orders”), and/or
b) caused by the interruption of its business when ingress to or egress from its premises was restricted in whole or in part by any subsequent order of civil authority, and/or
c) as a direct result of an outbreak of COVID-19 within 25 kilometres of its premises.
The Legion Action is preparing to proceed to the common issues phase of the litigation. The Plaintiff’s present intention is the make a Rule 20 motion for summary judgment as soon as reasonably possible and as directed by the Court. This summary judgment motion will determine common issues related to the coverage questions and interpretation of the Policy.
Please check back on this page for further updates.
If you have any questions on the current state of the proceeding please do not hesitate to contact us at the contact information below.
Legions and their management with an insurance policy issued by Aviva that were denied loss of business income coverage, please contact Kevin Ross at kross@lerners.ca or RoyalCanadianLegionClassAction@lerners.ca or 519.640.6315, or toll-free at 1.844.847.1262.
Procedural History
This action has been proceeding with another similar action on behalf of Ontario denturists.
Carriage
On January 6 and 15, 2021, the court heard a motion to determine which law firm will have carriage over this matter. On January 21, 2021, the court ruled in favour of Lerners LLP. A copy of the Order of Justice Belobaba can be viewed here. A copy of the Reasons of Justice Belobaba dated January 26, 2021 can be viewed here.
Certification
Justice Belobaba has been appointed as the case management judge for this proposed class proceeding.
A separate proposed class action against Aviva has also been proceeding together with the Denturist/Legion Actions (the “Nordik Action”). The Nordik Action seeks to advance the claims of the Aviva insureds who are not part of the Denturist/Legion Actions.
The motion for certification of the proposed class action proceeded on May 18, 2021, and July 5-6, 2021. The action was certified as a class action in July 2021. A copy of the Order of Justice Belobaba certifying the class action can be viewed here. A copy of the Reasons of Justice Belobaba dated July 15, 2021 can be viewed here.
In a separate order, the court settled the means by which Notice of Certification shall be given (the “Notice Program”). A copy of the Order of Justice Belobaba settling the Notice Program can be viewed here.
The defendant sought leave to appeal the certification decision to the Divisional Court, which was specifically focused only on the supplemental Negative Publicity Coverage issues in the Legion Action. The defendant was also seeking leave to appeal the Nordik Action certification decisions in its entirety.
In an order date December 21, 2021, Belobaba J. set aside the Nordik Action certification decisions and directed a rehearing of the Nordik Action certification motion. That Order is a matter solely affecting the Nordik Action. A copy of the Order of Justice Belobaba dated December 21, 2021 setting aside the Nordik Action certification decisions and directing a rehearing of the Nordik Action certification motion can be viewed here.
The Plaintiffs’ in the Nordik Action sought leave to appeal Belobaba J.’s December 21, 2021 Order to the Divisional Court.
The Divisional Court determined it would hear both motions for leave to appeal sequentially, with the Nordik Action motion going first, followed then by the initial and earlier motion by Aviva for leave to appeal. Both motions for leave to appeal were heard in writing by the Divisional Court the week of March 7, 2022. On March 11, 2022, the Divisional Court dismissed Nordik’s motion for leave to appeal to set aside the order of Belobaba J. dated December 17, 2021. In dismissing Nordik’s motion, the Divisional Court also dismissed Aviva’s motion for leave to appeal, finding Aviva’s appeal was now moot. A copy of the Endorsement of the Divisional Court dated March 11, 2022 can be viewed here.
This website provides only general information about this class action. While it is not always current, it is updated from time to time as information becomes available.
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