Westcourt Place $7.3 Million Fire Class Action Settlement

Tenants, residents, business owners, employees or property owners at Westcourt Place in Windsor, Ontario, on Nov. 12, 2019, may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.

837690 Ontario Ltd. agreed to pay $7,300,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging individuals and businesses suffered damages and losses following a fire that occurred at Westcourt Place on Nov. 12, 2019.

Who can file a claim?

Individuals and entities must meet one or more of the following criteria to participate in the settlement:

• They rented an apartment or commercial unit at Westcourt Place on Nov. 12, 2019.
• They ordinarily resided in an apartment at Westcourt Place on that date.
• They were present in an apartment or unit at Westcourt Place at the time of the fire.
• They owned property in an apartment, unit or on the roof at Westcourt Place.
• They had an interest in property located in an apartment, unit or on the roof at Westcourt Place.
• They were an employee, partner, associate, officer, director or independent contractor whose business was located in the units at Westcourt Place.
• They were an insurance company that paid a class member and had a subrogated interest.

How much can class members get?

The total settlement fund is $7,300,000. After deductions for legal fees, administrative costs and other court-approved expenses, the settlement administrator will distribute funds to eligible class members according to the court-approved distribution plan.

The exact amount each class member will receive depends on several factors, including:

• The number of valid claims submitted
• The specific losses each claimant suffered
• The category of class membership (e.g., residential tenant, business owner, etc.)

• Residential tenants may claim losses related to their tenancy, property and personal injuries.
• Commercial tenants and business operators may claim business losses, property damage and related expenses.
• Property owners may claim property losses.
• Family class members may claim if they suffered personal injuries.
• Insurance companies may claim amounts paid to class members (subrogated claims).

How to claim a class action payment

Class members can submit the online claim form or call the settlement administrator at 1-888-895-5219 to request a paper claim form. The claim deadline is April 30, 2026. The administrator will not accept claims after this date.

What proof or documentation is required to submit a claim?

Claimants must submit a properly completed claim form and specific documentation related to their status as a class member and the losses they are claiming. The administrator may require proof of residency, tenancy, property ownership, or other relevant documentation.

• Residential tenants need to provide lease agreements or proof of residency.
• Business owners or employees need to provide employment or business records.
• Property owners need to provide proof of ownership.
• Insurance companies must provide documentation of subrogated claims.

$7.3 million settlement fund breakdown

The $7,300,000 settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: $2,190,000
• Attorneys' expenses: To be determined
• Payments to class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Final approval order: Oct. 31, 2025
• Deadline to file a claim: April 30, 2026

When is the Westcourt Place fire class action settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments after it completes the claims review process.

Why is there a class action settlement?

This class action lawsuit alleged a fire at Westcourt Place on Nov. 12, 2019, caused significant damage to the building. The plaintiffs sought compensation for losses suffered by tenants, residents, business operators, property owners and others.

The defendant denied liability but agreed to settle to resolve all claims arising from the fire. The settlement provides compensation for those affected and avoids the uncertainty and expense of further litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement agreement
3. Settlement FAQ