Electric Powered Steering Assemblies – Sotos Class Actions
Auto Parts Class Action

Electric Powered Steering Assemblies

This class action alleges that the defendants unlawfully conspired to rig bids for and artificially inflate the prices of electric powered steering assemblies (“EPS Assemblies”) used in Automotive Vehicles and sold to dealers and consumers across Canada from January 1, 2005 to October 1, 2012.

EPS Assemblies link the steering wheel to the tires, and include, to the extent included in the relevant requests for quotation (“RFQs”), the column, intermediate shaft, and electric power steering electric control unit, among other parts, but do not include the steering wheel or tires.

Updates

  • February 19, 2019 – the plaintiffs entered into a settlement agreement with Mitsuba
  • September 21, 2018 – Justice Belobaba approved the settlement agreement and dismissal against Mitsubishi
  • August 13, 2018 – Justice Belobaba approved the long form notice of settlement approval  and consent of certification
  • March 2, 2018 – the plaintiffs entered into a settlement agreement with Mitsubishi
  • December 9, 2015 – Justice Belobaba approved the discontinuance of the action against the defendant Koyo

Settlement Agreements

Mitsuba Settlement Agreement dated February 19, 2019
Mitsubishi Settlement Agreement dated March 2, 2018

Orders and Decisions

Order of Justice Belobaba dated September 21, 2018 re: settlement approval and dismissal against Mitsubishi
Order of Justice Belobaba dated August 13, 2018 re: Notice Approval and Consent Certification
Order of Justice Belobaba dated December 9, 2015 re: discontinuance against Koyo
Order of Justice Belobaba dated October 7, 2014 re: discontinuance against TRW

Notices to the Class

Notice of Hearing – April 2021 (EN, FR)