The plaintiffs in a class action sought an order approving the certification of the action for settlement purposes, appointing representative plaintiffs, and approving notice and opt-out procedures.
The action concerned defective Takata airbags in Honda vehicles, following approximately 1.52 million vehicle recalls in Canada.
The court found that all criteria for certification under the Class Proceedings Act, 1992, were met, noting that these criteria may be applied less rigorously in a settlement context.
The motion was granted, approving the certification for settlement and related procedures.
