Overview of the application 500-06-001115-209
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:
2020-12-29
File no.:
500-06-001115-209
Subject:
Droits de la personne
This case concerns:
La publication, la diffusion illégale et le téléchargement sur plusieurs sites Web de vidéos ou de photos intimes et du matériel d'exploitation sexuel qui ont été affichées sans le consentement des sujets par les défenderesses.
Name of parties:
Jane Doe c. 9219-1568 Québec inc. (MindGeek), MindGeek s.a.r.l., MG Freesites Ltd, MG Freesites II Ltd et MG Content RT Limited
Description of the class instituting the class action:
Since 2007, all natural persons whose intimate videos or photos, (including child sexual abuse material, images of sexual assault and non-consensual intimate images) were posted without their consent on a website owned or operated by the defendants, directly or indirectly; or, subsidiarily: Since 2007, all natural persons in Canada whose intimate videos or photos, (including child sexual abuse material, images of sexual assault and non-consensual intimate images) were posted without their consent on a website owned or operated by the defendants, directly or indirectly; (hereinafter referred to as the “Class”)
Documents and proceedings:
| Document | Date of document |
|---|---|
| Demande pour obtenir l'autorisation d'exercer une action collective et obtenir le statut de représentante sous un pseudonyme.pdf | 2020-12-29 |
| Application for authorization to institute a class action | 2020-12-29 |
| Application for leave to use a pseudonym | 2020-12-29 |
| Application for Authorization to institute a Class Action and to obtain the Status of Representative | 2020-12-29 |
| Reply | 2021-02-12 |
| Application for permission to amend a pleading | 2021-11-01 |
| Amended Application for Authorization to institute a Class Action and to obtain the Status of Representative | 2021-11-29 |
| Amended Answer | 2021-12-10 |
| Motion for Declinatory Exception | 2022-06-10 |
| Motion for Leave to File Relevant Evidence | 2022-06-10 |
| Notice of substitution of counsel for the defence | 2023-10-02 |
| Notice of substitution of counsel for the defence | 2023-10-02 |
| Application for the striking out of allegations | 2023-10-27 |
| Amended Application for leave to file relevant evidence at the authorization stage | 2024-01-24 |
| Notice of Change of Company Names | 2024-01-24 |
| Application for leave to amend the amended application for authorization | 2024-03-15 |
| Application for authorization to institute a class action (Amended) | 2024-06-27 |
| Re-amended application for authorization (as of June 27, 2024) | 2024-06-27 |
| Amended Application for leave to file relevant evidence at the authorization stage (Amended) | 2024-07-10 |
| Application for the striking out of allegations (Amended) | 2024-08-01 |
Counsels for the applicant:
| Name | Phone | Adresse | Name of Law Firm | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diallo, Karim | [email protected] | 418 694-2009 | 320-43, rue De Buade, Québec, Quebec, Canada , G1R 4A2 | Siskinds, Desmeules, Avocats | siskinds.com/qc |
| Perrrault, Caroline | [email protected] | 418 694-2009 | 320-43, rue De Buade, Québec, Quebec, Canada , G1R 4A2 | Siskinds, Desmeules, Avocats | siskinds.com/qc |
Counsels for the defence:
| Name | Phone | Adresse | Name of Law Firm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albrecht, Fanny | [email protected] | 514 375-6228 | 270-600, de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montréal, Quebec, Canada , H3A 3J2 | LCM Attorneys Inc. |
| Caron, Sébastien C. | [email protected] | 514 375-2680 | 2700-600, de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montréal, Quebec, Canada , H3A 3J2 | LCM Attorneys Inc. |
| Miraula, Melissa | [email protected] | 514 375-3798 | 2700-600, De Maisonneuve O., Montreal, Quebec, Canada , H3A 3J2 | LCM Avocats inc. |
| Nahmiash, Laurent | [email protected] | 514 312-0289 | 255 rue Saint-Jacques, 3e étage, Montréal, Quebec, Canada , H2Y 1M6 | INF LLP |
| Amazouz, Lydia | [email protected] | 514 312-0293 Extension: 208 | 255 rue Saint-Jacques, 3e étage, Montréal, Quebec, Canada , H2Y 1M6 | INF LLP |
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
2020-12-29
File no.
500-06-001115-209
Subject
Droits de la personne
This case concerns
La publication, la diffusion illégale et le téléchargement sur plusieurs sites Web de vidéos ou de photos intimes et du matériel d'exploitation sexuel qui ont été affichées sans le consentement des sujets par les défenderesses.
Name of parties
Jane Doe c. 9219-1568 Québec inc. (MindGeek), MindGeek s.a.r.l., MG Freesites Ltd, MG Freesites II Ltd et MG Content RT Limited