David v. Loblaw, 2025 ONSC 1357

Case Summary

This decision concerns a motion for pre-approval of a settlement in a national class action alleging price fixing in the packaged bread market in Canada. The Ontario plaintiffs reached a $500 million settlement in principle with several defendants, including Loblaw Companies Limited and George Weston Limited, subject to court approval in both Ontario and Quebec. The court approved the notice plan, opt-out and objection procedures, and the appointment of a settlement administrator, and set a hearing date for final approval. The order amends the class definition and certification for settlement purposes only, and provides for the administration and notice of the settlement to class members.