TCE contamination of groundwater in Shannon
The Quebec Court of Appeal has rendered a judgment ordering the Government of Canada and GD-OTS Canada Inc. to compensate persons who resided at certain addresses in the municipality of Shannon in Quebec City from 1995 to 2006 for the harm they suffered as a result of trichloroethylene ("TCE") contamination of the groundwater or for the inconvenience caused by the work to connect them to the water supply system.
Criteria to be respected
- You were 18 years of age or older on December 21, 2000
- You lived in Shannon between April 1995 and June 2006
The addresses and time period covered by the class action are listed in the amended Appendix A.
Compensation ranges from $250 to $1,000 per month of residence.
A lump sum for child care of $3,000 may also be awarded in some cases.
How to submit your claim
Each resident must complete their own form even if more than one person resided at the same address.
See the " Before You Claim " instructions for information such as what documents are required.
The claim must be submitted through the online claim form at actioncollectiveshannon.ca.
For more information, please visit actioncollectiveshannon.ca dedicated to the class action claims process.