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NOTICE OF AN IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT
On February 18, 2010, class counsel will bring a motion before Justice Strathy to dismiss this action against Toronto Hydro. This decision was made based on reliable, detailed information indicating that Toronto Hydro did not own or operate any equipment in the electrical room where the explosion originated. The motion record in support of the motion to dismiss this action against Toronto Hydro can be viewed here.
This action will continue against Deltera Construction Limited.
If you have any questions or concerns, or object to this dismissal, please contact Sharon Strosberg of Sutts, Strosberg LLP at 866.289.7049 or by email at sharon@strosbergco.com. If you object to this dismissal, please advise Sharon Strosberg who will advise the court of your objection. Alternatively, you or your representative are entitled to attend the motion in person to voice your objection on February 18, 2010 at 10:00 am in court room #6, at Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen Street West, Toronto.
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OVERVIEW
On March 19, 2009, at approximately 2:30 a.m., an explosion took place in the electrical room of the building located at 3650 Kingston Road in Toronto ("Kingston Road"). The explosion originated in the electircal room. The transformer owned by Toronto Hydro also exploded.
The law firms of Sutts, Strosberg LLP and Falconer Charney LLP commenced a proposed class action against Toronto Hydro-Electric System Ltd. on behalf of all persons, who on March 19, 2009:
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rented or owned a unit at Kingston Road; or |
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ordinarily resided in a unit at Kingston Road; or |
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were present in a unit at Kingston Road but were not ordinarily resident in that unit; or |
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owned or had an interest in property located in or on a unit at Kingston Road; or |
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owned some or all of the units at Kingston Road. |
The force of the explosion caused significant damage to Kingston Road. The extent of the damage is not currently known.
The residents of Kingston Road were evacuated. Electrical service has been disrupted.
The proposed class action seeks compensation for, among other things, damage to the unit contents and the costs incurred for living expenses. The action also seeks damages for physical and emotional injury, damage to property, costs of cleaning and restoration of contents, relocation expenses such as mileage, food and alternative accommodation and loss of employment income.
If you wish to provide your information to us on-line, click here to complete a Questionnaire.
If you prefer, you may contact us toll-free at 866.289.7049.
If you would like to know more about how a class action works, please click here.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This website has been developed to provide general information to potential class members on a class action that is being commenced concerning the Kingston Road explosion.
The site is not designed to answer questions about your individual situation or entitlement. Do not rely upon the information provided on this website as legal advice in respect of your individual situation nor use it as a substitute for individual legal advice.
The information collected about potential class members will assist counsel in prosecuting the class action and assessing what damages were suffered by the class as a whole. Providing the information requested does not make you the client of Sutts, Strosberg LLP or Falconer Charney LLP. The court will ultimately decide who will be included as a class member.
This website will be updated from time to time to provide potential class members with information as it becomes available.
