Important Update

The Claims Administrator issued decision letters to all claimants by e-mail and/or regular mail on June 24, 2024.

Claimants had the opportunity to seek a Claims Review of their decision. The deadline to seek a Claims Review was July 24, 2024 and no further Claims Reviews are being accepted.

The Claims Administrator is currently evaluating the Claims Reviews received on or before July 24, 2024.

Settlement payments will be sent, by cheque, to all approved claimants following the completion of the Claims Administrator’s evaluation of Claims Reviews. Claimants who provided an e-mail address will receive an e-mail notifying them when their cheque has been issued. More information will also be posted here once available.

For more information on claim or settlement related questions please review the FAQ page.

Case Information

This class action alleged that Ontario Energy Group (“OEG”) and Home Trust Company failed to comply with legal requirements under Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act, 2002.

A settlement of $14,950,000 plus improvements to ongoing lease agreements and the cancellation of up to 225 active Lease Agreements was approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on October 21, 2021.

The claims deadline was August 25, 2022 and the final date to submit a late claim was September 24, 2023. Decision letters have been issued to all claimants. It is no longer possible to submit a late claim.

Claimants selected to receive one of the cancellations have been contacted. No further cancellations will be awarded. The settlement does not otherwise cancel active lease agreements or end payment obligations for individuals who remain in an active lease agreement. For more information about the settlement benefits and how to end an active lease agreement, please visit the FAQ page.

To view a copy of the Settlement Agreement, Distribution Protocol, Updated Buyout Table and other documents, please visit the Documents page.