To: Recipients of correspondence from the Western Regional Integrated Health Authority advising that their personal health information may have been improperly accessed by an employee.

Notice Of Certification:

Class Members be advised of a certification of a class action lawsuit regarding the Western Regional Integrated Health Authority Privacy Breach Class Action.

Who is Included?

All living persons who were sent letters from the Western Regional Integrated Health Authority advising them that their personal information had been inappropriately accessed by an employee.

What is the Nature of the Claim?

Compensation and/or damages for breach of privacy under the Privacy Act and the common law, breach of contract and negligence. A judgment on the common issues for the Class will bind all Class Members who do not opt out.

What Option do Class Members have?

Class Members may opt out of the class action by sending written notice signed by the Class Member, to counsel for the Plaintiffs or to Western Health c/o Sherri Tiller Park, Regional Manager Information Access and Privacy, Western Health, P.O. Box 2005 Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6J7 on or before deadline of February 4, 2021.

Class Counsel Compensation:

The Representative Plaintiffs have entered into a Contingency Fee Agreement. Should only settlement or judgment be awarded in favour of the Class, the Plaintiffs’ counsel will receive a percentage of the net award, subject to Court approval.

Where can Class Members get more information?

You may participate in the common issues trial by contacting Class Counsel.

For more information , or to access Opt-Out forms, visit https://buckinghamlaw.ca/ or https://www.brotherslaw.ca/ or contact Class Counsel at the addresses below:

This summary notice has been approved by the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador. Do not contact the Court about this Certification.