LOLG Reaches Proposed Settlement in National Class Action Against Aviva

Overview

On March 9, 2026, the parties in Nordik Windows Inc et al v Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, CV-20-00643386-00CP, reached a proposed settlement of the certified national class action concerning business interruption coverage relating to COVID-19. Under the proposed settlement, Aviva has agreed to pay the all-inclusive amount of $150,000,000.00 in exchange for a release of all claims. LOLG is court-appointed class counsel, together with Thomson Rogers and Miller Thomson.
 
The Notice of Settlement Approval Hearing, which provides details regarding the proposed settlement that will come before the Ontario Superior Court for approval on October 13, 2026, can be found here. The Settlement Agreement entered into between the parties can be found here, as well as the Distribution Protocol, which explains how claims will be made and evaluated by the Settlement Administrator, BDO Canada LLP, can be found here
 
The claims process will not begin until the settlement is approved by the court. 
 
For more information, please contact BDO Canada LLP by calling or emailing BDO Canada LLP at avivaclassaction@bdo.ca or 1-888-333-6029 in English or French.