Sunrise Propane Explosion

UPDATED MARCH 25, 2010

As part of a collaborative effort between the six law firms, a comprehensive statement of claim has been served and filed.  Please click here to view this statement of claim as amended.  You will note that the statement of claim does not include the City of Toronto as a defendant.

We did not add the City of Toronto as a defendant to the action because we believed that there were no grounds in law to add them as a party at this time. 

Prior to the issuing of the comprehensive claim, the collaborating law firms had issued individual actions naming the City of Toronto.  On February 8, 2010, at our request, the Court discontinued those actions. 

The class members wishing to sue the City of Toronto themselves, must do so within two years of February 8, 2010, that is, February 8, 2012, or their action cannot proceed.  Our firm does not intend at this time to sue the City of Toronto.

We have decided that there is sufficient evidence against the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) and we have obtained a court order to add TSSA as a defendant.

On November 9, 2009, we obtained a court order from Mr. Justice Cullity, who is case-managing the class action, whereby he directed that the certification motion proceed ahead of any other motions.

The certification motion will now be heard on November 29, 30 and December 1 and 2, 2010.

The Fire Marshall has not yet reported on the cause of the accident although we expect his report shortly. 

If you wish to be included as a potential class member and you have not already sent us your information, please go to the new interactive website at www.sunrisepropaneclassaction.com and complete the online information form.  If you have sent us your information please check that your name is recorded on this website.

If you require any assistance with this form, please contact Sonia Pillitteri at spillitteri@teplitskycolson.com or 416-365-9320, Ext. 131.

Thank you.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This website only provides general information to potential class members about a class action which has been commenced against Sunrise Propane Energy Group Inc.,and others in respect of the propane gas explosion at 54 Murray Road, Toronto, on August 10, 2008.

This site is not designed to answer questions about your individual situation or entitlement. You should not rely upon the information 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 Stevensons LLP or Bogoroch & Associates. 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.