CONTAMINATED INSULATION
Zonolite
ACQC & al. v. Grace Canada Inc. and Attorney General of Canada
Superior Court, district of Montréal, no. 500-06-000286-050
Recent developments
The United States Bankruptcy Court of the District of Delaware issued an order regarding confirmation of a plan of reorganization of W.R. Grace & Co, & al., on January 31, 2011, which was recognized by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on April 8, 2011.
On May 10, 2011, Collectiva Class Action Services was appointed Claims Administrator of the Canadian ZAI Settlement by the United States Bankruptcy Court of the District of Delaware. Before the processing of claims can begin, the following must be completed:
There are two levels of compensation. All property owners who are able to prove the existence of ZAI for their property will receive a forfeitary amount of 300,00 $. Claimants who can prove the existence of ZAI at their property and who carried out major remediation to remove the ZAI, will receive a pro rata share of the Settlement Fund once all 300,00$ claims have been paid out.
A letter was sent April 20th, 2016 to persons who had submitted a claim form before December 31st, 2009 informing them whether the proof required to complete an incomplete file was provided. The required proof to complete a file must be submitted before June 20th, 2016.
Following this Collectiva will proceed with the processing of files and the payment of claims.
Please check our website for updates and progress reports.
Update
Collectiva has completed the mailing of indemnities to all eligible claimants as of September 19th ,2016. Our decision as claims administrator is final and binding and there is no right of review or appeal.
Documents
Frequently asked questions (news)
Judgment
Detailled notice of approval hearing
Settlement