Overview of the application 500-06-001018-197
Printing of the overview of the application for a class action
Application stage:
Authorization - Application to the Superior Court for authorization to institute a class action
Courthouse:
Montréal
Date of filing of the application for authorization to institute a class action:
2019-09-03
File no.:
500-06-001018-197
Subject:
Environnement, Énergie; Fraude; Protection du consommateur
This case concerns:
Consumers who have used recent models of Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy and other listed "smart" phones have been exposed to higher levels of radiation than those advertised. Those manufacturers failed to warn of health risks and did not test the phones for radiation emissions in a manner in which they are used.
Name of parties:
Arial et als vs Apple Canada inc. and Samsung Electronics Canada
Description of the class instituting the class action:
Purchasers, those who have leased and users of the Apple and Samsung "smart" phones from 2013 in the Province of Quebec including: iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone SX Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE, Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S20.
Description of the sub-class 1:
Documents and proceedings:
| Document | Date of document |
|---|---|
| Application for authorization to institute a class action | 2019-09-03 |
| Avis de substitution d'avocats (Samsung) | 2019-10-02 |
| Application for authorization to institute a class action (Amended) | 2019-12-15 |
| Application for permission to amend a pleading (Granted) | 2020-02-09 |
| Application for leave to adduce evidence | 2020-03-13 |
| Application for leave to adduce evidence | 2020-04-24 |
| Application for leave to adduce evidence | 2020-04-27 |
| Application for leave to adduce evidence | 2020-05-19 |
| Application for leave to adduce evidence | 2020-05-19 |
| Application for leave to adduce evidence (Granted) | 2020-06-18 |
| Opposition of Defendant Samsung to the Re-Amended Motion for Authorization to Institute a Collective Action | 2020-07-30 |
| Application for authorization to institute a class action (Amended) | 2020-08-13 |
| Reply | 2020-12-21 |
| Reply | 2021-01-08 |
| Affidavit of Pedro Gregorio | 2021-02-05 |
| Application for leave to adduce evidence | 2021-05-31 |
| Application for leave to adduce evidence | 2021-05-31 |
| Notes and Authorities Motion in Reply to Motion to Adduce re Apple | 2021-12-08 |
| Notes and Authorities in Reply to Samsung Motion to Adduce Evidence | 2021-12-08 |
| Judgement on an application for leave to adduce evidence | 2021-12-14 |
| Judgment on an application for authorization to institute a class action (Authorized) | 2022-09-22 |
Counsels for the applicant:
| Name | Phone | Adresse | Name of Law Firm | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles, O'Brien | bluegreenlaw@gmail.com | 514 484-0045 | 1233 Island street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada , H3K 2N2 | Lorax Litigation |
Counsels for the defence:
| Name | Phone | Adresse | Name of Law Firm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chênevert, Karine | KChenevert@blg.com | 514 954-3180 | 1000 De La Gauchetière Street West, Suite 900, Montreal, Quebec, Canada , H3B 5H4 | BLG |
| Brabander, Kristian | kbrabander@mccarthy.ca | 514 397-4273 | Bureau 2500, 1000, rue De La Gauchetière Ouest, Montréal QC , Quebec, Canada , H3B 0A2 | McCarthy Tétrault LLP |
| Saint-Onge, Jean | jsaintonge@blg.com | 514 954-2551 | 1000, rue De La Gauchetière Ouest, bureau 900, Montréal, Quebec, Canada , H3B 4W5 | Borden Ladner Gervais, s.e.n.c.r.l., s.r.l. |
Application stage
1 - Authorization - Application to the Superior Court for authorization to institute a class action
Courthouse
Montréal
Date of filing of the application for authorization to institute a class action
2019-09-03
File no.
500-06-001018-197
Subject
Environnement, Énergie; Fraude; Protection du consommateur
This case concerns
Consumers who have used recent models of Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy and other listed "smart" phones have been exposed to higher levels of radiation than those advertised. Those manufacturers failed to warn of health risks and did not test the phones for radiation emissions in a manner in which they are used.
Name of parties
Arial et als vs Apple Canada inc. and Samsung Electronics Canada