Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Suspension Assemblies Class Action
Court:
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Class Members:
If you have purchased HDD suspension assemblies, or products containing them, between January 1, 2003 and April 30, 2016, you may be a member of the proposed class.
Co-counsel:
Foreman & Company is working in concert Siskinds LLP in Ontario, with CFM LLP in British Columbia and Belleau Lapointe s.e.n.c.r.l. in Québec (collectively “Class Counsel”) to prosecute these matters on a national basis.
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Case Contacts
HDD suspension assemblies are incorporated into hard disk drives, which are found in electronic devices such as computers, gaming consoles, video recorders, and stand-alone storage devices. This class action alleges that certain manufacturers of HDD suspension assemblies engaged in an illegal cartel to fix prices of HDD suspension assemblies in Canada.
The defendants’ conduct is alleged to have inflated the price of HDD suspension assemblies, and of products like computers, laptops, and gaming consoles, for consumers and businesses across Canada. The class actions seek recovery of these overcharges on behalf of purchasers.
Case Status
This matter has been filed in London, Ontario. The Ontario and Québec Actions have been conditionally stayed pending the final outcome of the certification application in the British Columbia Action.
The British Columbia Action was certified by Order of Justice Coval on October 6, 2022. The defendants appealed Justice Coval’s certification decision to the British Columbia Court of Appeal, which upheld Justice Coval’s decision. The defendants have now sought leave to appeal the certification order to the Supreme Court of Canada. Further information will be posted as these matters proceed.
Who Represents Me?
Inquiries should be directed to:
Email:
classactions@foremancompany.com
Phone:
Kassandra Gauld - 519.914.1175 x 106
Mail:
Foreman & Company
Attention: Jonathan J. Foreman
4 Covent Market Pl
London, ON N6A 1E2