You do not need to do anything at this stage to be included in the class actions or to benefit from the settlement because the settlement agreement needs to first be approved by the court. You can learn about developments and timelines on the home page.
If you want to opt out of the class (and as a result, the settlement), you will need to fill in the opt-out form and mail it to the court and the claims administrator (RicePoint) at the addresses below.
You must submit the opt-out form by April 8, 2022. The opt-out form is available in the Documents section.
Any opt-out forms that are only signed by a lawyer will not be accepted.
The Clerk of the Superior Court of Québec
(Palais de Justice de Québec)
300 Boulevard Jean Lesage, local 1.24
Québec QC
G1K 8K6
AND
RicePoint, a Computershare company
Desjardins Class Action Administrator
P.O. Box 3355
London (Ontario)
N6A 4K3
If you are a class member, you can object to the settlement if you’re not satisfied with some part of it. You can also ask the court not to approve the settlement by filing an objection. The court can only approve or deny the proposed settlement; you can't ask the court to order a different one. If the court doesn't approve the settlement, no compensation will be paid and the class actions will continue. If that's what you want, you can file an objection. It is important to note that you can’t both object to the settlement and opt out of it.
If you want to object to the proposed settlement, you must do so in writing. If you submit a written objection by the deadline, you can, without being required to, participate in the settlement approval personally or by having a lawyer represent you. If a lawyer represents you, you will need to hire and pay them for their services. All written objections and supporting documents must be sent to the claims administrator at the address below. Objections must be filed by April 8, 2022, or they will not be taken into account.
If you submit an objection, you need to personally sign it. If you're represented by a lawyer, your lawyer will also need to sign it. Objections must include:
I. Your full name, civic address, phone number and email address
II. A written statement outlining why you object to the settlement and the legal reasoning behind your objection
III. Copies of any briefs or other documents supporting your objection
IV. If applicable, the name, civic address, phone number and email address of each lawyer representing or assisting you
V. A statement indicating that you (or your lawyer, if applicable) intend to participate in the hearing to approve the settlement and any evidence that you intend to use to support the objection
All documents regarding the objection must be sent to the claims administrator at the address below.
RicePoint, a Computershare company
Desjardins Class Action Administrator
P.O. Box 3355
London (Ontario)
N6A 4K3
Reference: Boulay v. Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec
Class action no. 200-06-000231-194