The Quebec Superior Court has approved a $ 200 million settlement agreement with Desjardins for class action in connection with the June 2019 revelation of a personal information leak.
No action was taken by class action members to ascertain law firms such as Siskinds Desmoules and Kugler Condestin in communication to affected clients.
From July 21, they will receive a notice explaining how to file a complaint.
“Personal information leaks in Desjardines will enable all affected people to complain, regardless of their place of residence. Members of the group can claim compensation for the time loss caused by the leak of personal information, as well as in the event of an identity theft, ”the communication said.
The maximum compensation for members provided in the contract is $ 200,852,500.
It offers two types of complaints.
Members who receive communications informing them that their data may be stolen from Desjardins are entitled to a maximum claim of $ 90.
Those who have had their identity stolen after 1er The January 2017 maximum amount of $ 1,000 can be claimed.
More Stories
Sportswear: Lolle acquires Louis Garneau Sports
REM is still innovative enough to foot the bill
A trip to the restaurant with no regrets for these customers