Summary of class actions
- Desjardins Group has reached an out-of-court settlement with the plaintiffs, who are represented by the law firms Siskinds Desmeules and Kugler Kandestin, in the class actions filed in connection with the privacy breach announced by Desjardins in 2019.
- The settlement agreement is intended to resolve all claims related to the privacy breach by providing compensation to class members and releasing Desjardins from future lawsuits that relate to the privacy breach.
- The settlement agreement was submitted to the Superior Court of Quebec for approval on May 24, 2022. The settlement was approved on June 14, 2022.
- The claims period will begin gradually for the affected persons as of July 21, 2022.
- From July 21, 2022 to mid-October 2022, Explanatory Notices will be sent directly to a large number of Class members via AccèsD or by letter, to inform them of the steps to follow in order to file a claim.
- These notices will contain a hyperlink (for Notices sent by AccèsD) or unique reference number (for Notices sent by letter) intended for the member of the Class, allowing to file a claim more easily.
- Members who did not receive the Explanatory Notice directly can file a claim as of October 18, 2022.
- Class members will be able to submit a claim as follows:
- Current members and clients using AccèsD: Visit the Desjardins AccèsD platform. In the messaging board, you will find a message about the Class Actions and specifically a personalized link to the Online Claims Portal. This link will provide you access to the Online Claims Portal.
- Current and former members and clients of Desjardins who can be reached by mail and who will receive a letter: The letter sent by Desjardins will contain instructions to login to the Online Claims Portal using a unique reference number.
- Anybody who is part of the group but who did not receive a message on AccèsD or a letter: The Online Claims Portal will be open to all members as of October 18, 2022.
I do not want to participate in the Settlement.
You do not need to submit a claim, but you can no longer exclude yourself from the Class. The Settlement is binding on you unless you opted out by April 8, 2022. If you do not submit a claim, you will not receive compensation under the settlement.
What if I do not submit a claim or do nothing?
You will not receive compensation from the settlement.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT DESJARDINS OR THE COURTS FOR INFORMATION.
CLAIM NOW
The Online Claims Portal will be open to all members as of October 18, 2022. Only Class Members that have received a personalized link on Desjardins AccèsD web platform or that have received a letter with login instructions can claim at this time.