Equifax Class Action Update

The Equifax class action lawsuit has undergone several developments over the past few years. The certification motion was initially scheduled to be heard from September 16-18, 2019, but it was adjourned to October 8, 10, and 11 of that year due to unforeseen circumstances.

After the hearing concluded in October 2019, Equifax expressed its intention to appeal the decision. However, Justice Glustein ultimately ruled in favor of the plaintiffs on January 6, 2020, allowing the class action to proceed against Equifax.

The defendant then sought leave to appeal the decision, which was granted by the Ontario Divisional Court in October 2020. The appeal was argued on May 19, 2021, with a majority of the court concluding that the intrusion upon seclusion claims cannot proceed against Equifax.

In June 2022, the Court of Appeal for Ontario granted leave to appeal the decision to address one issue related to the Equifax certification case. The hearing took place on June 7, 2022, and was heard together with two similar cases. On November 25, 2022, the court dismissed the appeal.

The plaintiffs then filed an application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in January 2023. Unfortunately, their application was dismissed on July 13, 2023.

Throughout this lengthy process, Class Counsel has provided updates and information to ensure transparency and keep parties informed. If you have any questions about the certification motion or the ongoing legal proceedings, please feel free to contact Class Counsel for further details.

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