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class action lawsuit - Settlement approved!
Recours Collectif - Entente approuvée!
November 25, 2019 JUST RELEASED!
We just received the Federal Court’s decision, which approved the settlement reached with the Federal Government. Congratulations to all of you on this tremendous achievement.
The claims period will likely begin in the spring of 2020. There is nothing that claimants have to do before then.
Don’t hesitate to contact your respective law firm if you have any questions.
Congrats again and thank you for all your hard work and commitment to this case! A big thank you to all lead plaintiffs, claimants, law firms for their hard work! Bravo Zulu!
''Decision issued in Heyder and Beattie v. AG, regarding two class actions on behalf of women and men who experienced sexual misconduct while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, DND, or as Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces.'' https://decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/…/de…/fr/item/424929/index.do
Learn more about the Class action lawsuit.
FRAÎCHEMENT PUBLIÉ !
Nous venons de recevoir la décision de la Cour fédérale, qui a approuvé le l'entente conclue avec le gouvernement fédéral. Félicitations à tous et à toutes pour ce formidable exploit
La période de réclamation commencera probablement au printemps 2020. Les demandeur(e)s n'ont rien à faire d'ici cette date.
N'hésitez pas à contacter votre cabinet d'avocats respectif si vous avez des questions. Encore bravo et merci pour votre travail acharné et votre engagement dans cette affaire! Un grand merci à tous les principaux plaignants, demandeurs, cabinets d’avocats pour leur dur travail! Bravo Zulu!
''Décision dans Heyder et Beattie c. PG, concernant 2 recours collectifs au nom des femmes et hommes qui ont vécu de l’inconduite sexuelle dans les Forces armées canadiennes, au MDN ou faisaient partie du Personnel des fonds non publics, Forces canadiennes.'' https://decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/…/de…/fr/item/424929/index.do
En savoir plus sur le recours collectif.
We just received the Federal Court’s decision, which approved the settlement reached with the Federal Government. Congratulations to all of you on this tremendous achievement.
The claims period will likely begin in the spring of 2020. There is nothing that claimants have to do before then.
Don’t hesitate to contact your respective law firm if you have any questions.
Congrats again and thank you for all your hard work and commitment to this case! A big thank you to all lead plaintiffs, claimants, law firms for their hard work! Bravo Zulu!
''Decision issued in Heyder and Beattie v. AG, regarding two class actions on behalf of women and men who experienced sexual misconduct while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, DND, or as Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces.'' https://decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/…/de…/fr/item/424929/index.do
Learn more about the Class action lawsuit.
FRAÎCHEMENT PUBLIÉ !
Nous venons de recevoir la décision de la Cour fédérale, qui a approuvé le l'entente conclue avec le gouvernement fédéral. Félicitations à tous et à toutes pour ce formidable exploit
La période de réclamation commencera probablement au printemps 2020. Les demandeur(e)s n'ont rien à faire d'ici cette date.
N'hésitez pas à contacter votre cabinet d'avocats respectif si vous avez des questions. Encore bravo et merci pour votre travail acharné et votre engagement dans cette affaire! Un grand merci à tous les principaux plaignants, demandeurs, cabinets d’avocats pour leur dur travail! Bravo Zulu!
''Décision dans Heyder et Beattie c. PG, concernant 2 recours collectifs au nom des femmes et hommes qui ont vécu de l’inconduite sexuelle dans les Forces armées canadiennes, au MDN ou faisaient partie du Personnel des fonds non publics, Forces canadiennes.'' https://decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/…/de…/fr/item/424929/index.do
En savoir plus sur le recours collectif.
What's next?
Eligible Class Members may be able to receive compensation under the settlement or they may choose to opt out of the settlement. They have the following legal rights and options:
1. Do nothing
If you do nothing, you will give up any right to claim under the settlement and you will give up the right to sue Canada or others on your own or bring a Human Rights complaint in relation to any sexual harassment, sexual assault or discrimination you experienced while serving in the military or as a DND employee /SNPF.
2. Submit a Claim Form
In order to make a claim for financial compensation, and/or seek to participate in the restorative engagement program, you must submit an Individual Application/ Claim Form together with all supporting documentation to the Claims Administrator. Submit your claim using the fast, secure and easy website: www.caf-dndsexualmisconductclassaction.ca or download the printable version of the claim form found on the website and submit your completed application by regular mail to: at CAF-DND Sexual Misconduct Class Action, c/o Epiq, P.O. Box 507, STN B, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5P6, or by email to : info@caf-dndsexualmisconductclassaction.ca Claims will be accepted as of March 25, 2020. The deadline to file a Claim Form is September 25, 2021.
3. Opt Out
If you don't want to be bound by the terms of the settlement, you can Opt Out. You will have until February 24, 2020 to make your decision and submit your Opt Out form to the Administrator. If you Opt Out, you will not be entitled to any financial compensation from the settlement, but you will keep your right to sue Canada or others on your own or bring a Human Rights complaint in relation to any sexual harassment, sexual assault or discrimination you experienced while serving in the military, or as a DND/SNPF employee, subject to any time or other legal limitations applying to your claim.
If you have commenced a legal proceeding against Canada for damages resulting from the Sexual Misconduct covered by this settlement and you do not discontinue it before February 24, 2020, you will be automatically deemed to have Opted Out of the settlement and you will not be able to claim compensation.
Class Members who died before March 15, 2019 are not eligible for compensation under the settlement. Estates of Class Members who died before March 15, 2019 that wish to seek compensation through other legal avenues should seek legal advice promptly regarding their options.
Source: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/certification-and-settlement-regarding-the-canadian-armed-forces-department-of-national-defence-sexual-misconduct-class-action-approved-by-the-federal-court-861268222.html
1. Do nothing
If you do nothing, you will give up any right to claim under the settlement and you will give up the right to sue Canada or others on your own or bring a Human Rights complaint in relation to any sexual harassment, sexual assault or discrimination you experienced while serving in the military or as a DND employee /SNPF.
2. Submit a Claim Form
In order to make a claim for financial compensation, and/or seek to participate in the restorative engagement program, you must submit an Individual Application/ Claim Form together with all supporting documentation to the Claims Administrator. Submit your claim using the fast, secure and easy website: www.caf-dndsexualmisconductclassaction.ca or download the printable version of the claim form found on the website and submit your completed application by regular mail to: at CAF-DND Sexual Misconduct Class Action, c/o Epiq, P.O. Box 507, STN B, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5P6, or by email to : info@caf-dndsexualmisconductclassaction.ca Claims will be accepted as of March 25, 2020. The deadline to file a Claim Form is September 25, 2021.
3. Opt Out
If you don't want to be bound by the terms of the settlement, you can Opt Out. You will have until February 24, 2020 to make your decision and submit your Opt Out form to the Administrator. If you Opt Out, you will not be entitled to any financial compensation from the settlement, but you will keep your right to sue Canada or others on your own or bring a Human Rights complaint in relation to any sexual harassment, sexual assault or discrimination you experienced while serving in the military, or as a DND/SNPF employee, subject to any time or other legal limitations applying to your claim.
If you have commenced a legal proceeding against Canada for damages resulting from the Sexual Misconduct covered by this settlement and you do not discontinue it before February 24, 2020, you will be automatically deemed to have Opted Out of the settlement and you will not be able to claim compensation.
Class Members who died before March 15, 2019 are not eligible for compensation under the settlement. Estates of Class Members who died before March 15, 2019 that wish to seek compensation through other legal avenues should seek legal advice promptly regarding their options.
Source: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/certification-and-settlement-regarding-the-canadian-armed-forces-department-of-national-defence-sexual-misconduct-class-action-approved-by-the-federal-court-861268222.html
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