Class action against Les Soeurs de la Charité and the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale
Victims of sexual, physical and psychological abuse suffered at Mont d’Youville
Update as of May 24, 2024
Kugler Kandestin is pleased to announce that they have settled the class action against Les Soeurs de la charité de Québec and the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale for $65 million, the largest ever settlement in Quebec history for an abuse class action. The settlement, which is subject to approval by the Quebec Superior Court, will enable hundreds of individuals who suffered sexual, physical and/or psychological abuse at the Mont d’Youville institution to receive substantial compensation, pursuant to a confidential claims procedure that removes any right of contestation on the part of the defendants.
The hearing date to approve the settlement has not yet been set.