Class actions were brought against Google LLC in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. The class actions relate to the collection of location data from Android phones. Google implemented a project to transmit location information to itself from smartphones. The conduct began January 1, 2017 and ended December 31, 2017.
This action has been settled. The following documents relate to the settlement:
- Settlement Agreement (national)
- Notice of Application (consent certification) (BC)
- Reasons for Judgment of Justice Tucker re certification (BC)
- Reasons for Judgment of Justice Morgan re certification (ON)
- Order of Justice Morgan (ON)
- Reasons for Judgment of Justice Davis (QC)
Notice of certification is available here / L’avis d’authorisation est disponible içi:
If you wish to opt-out, the form is available here / Si vous désirez vous exclure, le formulaire d’exclusion est disponible içi:
- Opt-Out Instructions (English)
- Opt-Out Form (English)
- Avis d’exclusion (français)
- Formulaire d’exclusion (français)
“The negotiations were conducted by plaintiffs’ counsel with experience in class proceedings.”
“I am satisfied it is apparent from the material, which is complicated, and, I might say very well organized...”
“Plaintiff’s counsel are senior members of the bar who have extensive experience in personal injury litigation and class actions..”
“Mr. Klein is experienced and able in relation to class proceedings. Over time he has acquired expertise that permits him to make a valuable contribution...”
“The lead class counsel is experienced and has been recognized by the courts in approving settlements in other class actions.”
“Counsel for the plaintiffs in the various jurisdictions appear to be experienced in class proceedings, and to be recognized as skilled litigators.”
“…Plaintiff’s counsel retained the British Columbia law firm of Klein Lawyers to assist in the litigation. That firm has extensive experience...”
“Klein Lawyers is a litigation firm focusing on class actions. The firm is based in Vancouver but also has a Toronto office.”
“The proposed Class Counsel have excellent qualifications…”
“Mr. Klein of Klein Lawyers has over 20 years of experience in the field of class action litigation and has appeared as plaintiffs’ counsel in over 25 certified class actions...”
“Class counsel, Klein Lawyers LLP and Kim Orr Barristers P.C., are highly experienced in class action litigation. Both firms have practiced in the specialized area of class action litigation for over 20 years”
“British Columbia class counsel took on this case on a contingency basis, and faced a real risk of not being paid at all for their services.”
“Class counsel pursued this litigation to completion on their own rather than with a consortium of counsel from various provinces.”
“Klein Lawyers has continuously posted updates about the case on its website during the litigation, and has posted the court decisions...”
“There is little doubt that the lawyers of the firm expended a great deal of time in prosecuting the action, in negotiating a settlement...”
“…Class counsel undertook an extensive communication plan to advise potential class members of the proposed settlement and to advise them of the...”
