Toronto Flood 2006 Class Action

Case Summary

1. An Action was commenced in the Ontario court seeking damages on behalf of all persons whose homes were flooded in December, 2006, who live in the City of Toronto. These residents reside between Birchmount and Kennedy Roads to the east and west; and between Finch and Sheppard Avenues, as set out in the map below.                                     (Click for Large map) Excepted areas include: The Tam Oshanter Golf Course, Tam Oshanter Park, Agincourt Mall, and Highland Heights Park. 2. A Certification Motion in this matter is scheduled to be argued on July 29 and 30, 2010, at the Court House in Courtroom Five, at Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario. It will be determined by the Justice hearing the Motion if this matter ought to proceed as a Class Proceeding. 3. The Statement of Claim asserts a claim for damages for negligence and seeks an Order that the City of Toronto pay to the members of the Class compensation for flooding victims. 4. If you would like to speak to counsel for the proposed representative Plaintiff, please call him at 905-572-5823. Please note that this website has been developed to provide general information on this proposed Class Action that has been commenced against the City of Toronto. This site is not intended to answer questions about your individual situation or legal rights. This site is not intended to be relied upon as legal advice in respect of any person's individual situation. The Court will ultimately decide who will be included as a Class Member. This website will be updated from time to time to provide prospective Class Members with information as it becomes available. Ross & McBride LLP is a full service law firm in Hamilton, Ontario. More information about the firm can be found at www.rossmcbride.com.