A request to authorize a class action lawsuit has been filed against the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) by Michelle Phuong Thao on behalf of transit riders who purchased monthly or weekly passes. The lawsuit alleges that the STM failed to provide sufficient notice and compensation for service disruptions caused by its maintenance workers' strike, which began last week. The strike, paused during the Grand Prix weekend, will resume until June 17, with a mediator appointed by the Quebec government for sessions starting June 16. The legal action seeks proportional refunds and punitive damages.
Proposed class action targets STM over strike disruptions
Montreal
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A request to authorize a class action lawsuit has been filed against the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) by Michelle Phuong Thao on behalf of transit riders who purchased monthly or weekly passes. The lawsuit alleges that the STM failed to provide sufficient notice and compensation for service disruptions caused by its maintenance workers' strike, which began last week. The strike, paused during the Grand Prix weekend, will resume until June 17, with a mediator appointed by the Quebec government for sessions starting June 16. The legal action seeks proportional refunds and punitive damages.
Trending- 1 May 29: STM received strike notice.
- 2 June 9: Strike was called.
- 3 Last week: Strike began.
- 4 Grand Prix weekend: Strike was paused.
- 5 Monday: Strike resumes.
- 6 June 16: First mediation session scheduled.
- 7 June 17: Strike continues until.
- Major disruptions for transit users
- Users forced to find expensive or impractical alternatives
- Potential proportional refunds and punitive damages for STM
- Ongoing legal action
- Mediation sessions
What: A proposed class action lawsuit against the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) for service disruptions caused by a maintenance workers' strike.
When: Last week (strike began), June 9 (strike called), May 29 (strike notice received), Grand Prix weekend (strike paused), Monday (strike resumes), June 17 (strike continues until), June 16 (first mediation session).
Where: Montreal, Quebec.
Why: STM users were unable to benefit from paid services due to the strike, were not given sufficient notice, and STM continues to collect full price without compensation, allegedly violating the Consumer Protection Act.
How: Michelle Phuong Thao's lawyers filed a request to authorize a class action lawsuit. The Quebec government appointed a mediator.