Windshield Wiper Systems – Sotos Class Actions
Auto Parts Class Action

Windshield Wiper Systems

This class action alleges that the defendants unlawfully conspired to rig bids for and artificially inflate the prices of Windshield Wiper Systems used in Automobiles and other light-duty Vehicles and sold to dealers and consumers across Canada from January 1, 2000 to July 31, 2011.

Windshield Wiper Systems include windshield wipers and components such as the motor, linkage arm and blade.

Updates

  • January 24, 2020 – The Denso defendants have agreed to settle this action for $178,000.00 . A Court hearing is scheduled for February 28, 2020 to approve this settlement. Click here to read the Notice.
  • May 8, 2019 – the plaintiffs entered into a settlement agreement with the defendants, Hitachi, Mitsuba, NGK Insulators and Sumitomo Riko and TK Holdings.
  • February 19, 2019 – the plaintiffs entered into a settlement agreement with the defendants, Mitsuba Corporation and American Mitsuba Corporation.
  • September 21, 2018 – Justice Belobaba approved the settlement agreement entered into between the plaintiffs and the defendants, Robert Bosch Gmbh, Robert Bosch Inc., Robert Bosch LLC and RBKB Bosch Electrical Drives Co., Ltd.
  • September 21, 2018 – Justice Belobaba approved the payment of Class Counsel’s fees and disbursements with respect to the Bosch settlement.
  • June 21, 2018 – the plaintiffs entered into a settlement agreement with the defendants, Robert Bosch Gmbh, Robert Bosch Inc., Robert Bosch LLC and RBKB Bosch Electrical Drives Co., Ltd.

Settlement Agreements

Mitsuba Settlement Agreement dated February 19, 2019
Bosch Settlement Agreement dated June 21, 2018

Orders and Decisions

Order Re Mitsuba Settlement Approval dated May 28, 2019
Order Re Class Counsel Fee Approval in Mitsuba Settlement dated May 28, 2019
Order Re Bosch Settlement Approval dated September 21, 2018
Order Re Class Counsel Fee Approval in Bosch Settlement dated September 21, 2018

Notices to the Class

Notice of Hearing (EN, FR)
BC Residents – Notice of Certification for Settlement Purposes and Settlement Approval Hearing
Notice of Certification for Settlement Purposes and Settlement Approval Hearing (EN, FR)