On May 6, 2021, the Superior Court of Québec rendered a judgment approving a $5.5 million settlement of this case.
The settlement was for the benefit of the following class:
“All individuals resident in the CHSLD Herron at any time from March 13, 2020 to May 31, 2020 (“Residents”), estates of any such Residents who passed away between March 13, 2020 and May 31, 2020 (“Estates”), as well as the surviving spouses and children of Residents who passed away between March 13, 2020 and May 31, 2020”.
The action against the CHSLD Herron alleged that it acted recklessly and showed a wanton disregard for the life, safety and dignity of its residents in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
To benefit from the settlement agreement, class members had to submit a claim by November 17, 2021.