Court Approves Settlement in Lee Valley v Canada Post Class Action

TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2013 /CNW/ - The Court has approved the settlement reached in the Class Action between Lee Valley Tools and Canada Post.

Canada Post has or will discontinue the charging practices in issue, and will also pay $5,050,000.00 for claims and $1,300,000.00 towards the plaintiff's legal costs.

The net settlement funds will be distributed approximately in proportion to the shipping charges incurred by class members who apply for payment. All applications must be completed by February 28, 2014.

SOURCE: Blaney McMurtry LLP