Maple Syrup Labeling Class Action Against Producer and Grocery Retailers
Érablière Steve Bourdeau, Loblaw Companies, Metro, Sobeys Group, and Groupe Épicia · Maple syrup · Ongoing Litigation
About this case
An amended class-action filing in Quebec Superior Court alleges that maple syrup sold as pure was diluted with cane sugar and that the producer and grocery retailers negligently or recklessly sold or stocked the allegedly mislabeled product. The matter was initially filed against Érablière Steve Bourdeau and was later amended to add Loblaw Companies, Metro, Sobeys Group, and Groupe Épicia; it is ongoing litigation.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Érablière Steve Bourdeau, Loblaw Companies, Metro, Sobeys Group, and Groupe Épicia
- Product or service
- Maple syrup
- Case name
- Maude Fraser-Jodoin class action
- Court case number
- 500-06-000018-263
- Case status
- Ongoing Litigation
- Lawsuit type
- Consumer
- Reported harm
- False Advertising
Participation information
Settlement Claim
The proposed class would include people in Canada who, since 2010-10-05, purchased at least one can of maple syrup produced by 9227-8712 Québec inc., including purchases made at Metro, Sobeys, Groupe Épicia, or Loblaw establishments.
No claim can be filed at this stage. Consumers do not need to do anything now; they may wish to retain receipts or other proof of purchase in case a future authorized proceeding creates a claims process.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Status
- No action required
- Payout
- No settlement or judgment exists, and no money is currently available to claim. Any future recovery would depend on authorization of the proposed class action and a later judgment or court-approved settlement.
- Reported proof requirement
- Unclear