![]() April 25, 2019: The certification motion scheduled for April 23-25, 2019 was adjourned.If you have any questions about the certification motion, please contact class counsel for details. the day before the commencement of the hearing. Further details can be found at at 4:30 p.m. ![]() The motion will be heard in Osgoode Hall – Courtroom 6 commencing at 10:00 a.m. September 16, 2019: The certification motion scheduled for September 16-18, 2019 was adjourned to October 8, 10 and 11, 2019.Class Counsel will provide an update once they receive the decision. Justice Glustein has reserved his decision. October 10, 2019: The certification hearing before Justice Glustein has concluded.Equifax is seeking to appeal the decision. A copy of the judge’s decision can be found here. January 6, 2020: The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that the class action could proceed against Equifax.The plaintiff will be seeking to advance the other aspects of the case while the appeal is pending. A copy of the Court’s decision can found here. October 6, 2020: the Ontario Divisional Court has granted leave to appeal in the Equifax certification decision to address one issue.December 18, 2020: the appeal will be argued on May 19, 2021.A copy of the decision can be found here. The remaining causes of action against Equifax are proceeding. We are seeking leave to appeal the decision. June 9, 2021: A majority of the Divisional Court has concluded that the intrusion upon seclusion claims cannot proceed against Equifax.The plaintiff will be seeking to reinstate the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice with respect to the intrusion upon seclusion claims. October 29, 2021: The Court of Appeal for Ontario has granted leave to appeal in the Equifax certification decision to address one issue.A copy of the appeal factum can be found here. 16 February 2022: The Court of Appeal hearing has been scheduled for June 7, 2022.June 7 2022: The appeal proceeded on June 7 and was heard together with two similar cases.Click here to view a copy of Reasons for Decision released on November 25, 2022. The plaintiff is now seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. November 25, 2022: The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal held on June 7, 2022.We are currently awaiting a decision from the Court. January 24, 2023: Plaintiffs filed an Application for Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.
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