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Court grants residents access to the investigation conducted by the Office of the Fire Marshal and other regulatory authorities into the propane explosion
Statement of Claim - Durling, et al vs Sunrise Propane Energy Group Inc, Court File No. CV-08-363271-OOCP
Press Release - Re: commencement of proceeding
For soil testing and any other environmental testing
Falconer Charney hires Rochon Engineering to assist in reviewing the cause of the explosion and the extent of contamination
Bio Ted Charney and his litigation group @ www.fcbarristers.com
Falconer Charney LLP hires Barry Lebow of Lebow, Hicks Ltd. to advise on potential reduction in market value of property as a result of the explosion

NOTICE FROM CLASS COUNSEL of an IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT in the SUNRISE PROPANE CLASS ACTION

This is notice of an important development in the Sunrise Propane class action.

As you are aware, we have decided not to sue the City of Toronto in our comprehensive action because we do not believe that we can succeed in an action against the City, as a matter of law. A number of class actions were initially issued after the explosions which did name the City of Toronto as a defendant. This was at a time when we were unclear about the facts and had not yet had an opportunity to review the law. Those actions have now been discontinued by Order of the Honourable Mr. Justice Cullity.

We have been asked by the Court to advise all potential class members that anyone wishing to bring his or her own action against the City of Toronto must do so on or before February 8, 2012 and if no action is brought by that date, potential class members will be prohibited from bringing an action against the City of Toronto.

PROPANE EXPLOSION LAWSUIT

Falconer Charney LLP has filed a proposed class action lawsuit in Toronto on behalf of Francesco Cugliari and Jan Anthony Thomas against Sunrise Propane Energy Group Inc. and the owner of the property, 2094528 Ontario Inc. Ted Charney and his litigation group have carriage of this matter.

A series of massive explosions took place on August 10, 2008 at a propane storage facility owned and operated by Sunrise Propane Industrial Gases located at Murray Road in North York. Storage tanks exploded and burned, sending a fire ball into the sky which residents could see for miles and which caused fear throughout the community.

The force of the explosion shattered windows, doors and shook buildings. Thousands of residents were asked by the police to evacuate. Noxious fumes from the burning propane escaped from the plant. The residue may have contaminated the land, impacting homeowners’ properties.

If you or a family member were affected by the explosion you may be entitled to compensation.

Falconer Charney LLP is representing homeowners, business owners and residents who wish to recover compensation. Some of the compensation which could be available includes compensation for inhaling propane fumes; experiencing physical injury; experiencing emotional injury, including fear for your life and for your family; sustaining damage to your property; contamination of the land and the cost of remediation; relocation expenses for mileage, food and alternative accommodation; reduction in the market value of your home or commercial building due to contamination and proximity to the propane storage facility; loss of employment or business income.

Anyone who participates in the class action will not be personally charged any legal fees. If the case is successful, legal fees will be paid by the defendants and from a portion of the compensation funds recovered on behalf of the class.

If you would like to be added to our contact list so that we may keep you updated on the progress of the class action, please complete the questionnaire below or you may contact us at the telephone number set out below for further information.
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
First Name: *
Last Name: *
Street Address/Apt: *
City: *
Province: *
Postal Code: *
Home Phone: *
Evening Phone (if different):
Email Address: *
CLAIM INFORMATION
 		  
Do you own a home or building in the area affected by the explosion?
 		 Yes  or  No
Are you a resident in the area affected by the explosion?
 		 Yes  or  No
Did you sustain any damage to your home or building or to your property such as contents?
 		 Yes  or  No
Did you and/or your family evacuate?
 		 Yes  or  No
Was anyone in your family physically hurt?
 		 Yes  or  No
How many people in your family were affected?
 
Did anyone in your family sustain emotional distress or fear about the explosion?
 		 Yes  or  No
Have you incurred any expenses as a result of the explosion?
 		 Yes  or  No
Describe current situation, including the extent of any damages to your property, physical or emotional injuries and expenses incurred.
 
 
Do you wish to participate in seeking compensation through this proposed class action lawsuit and have Falconer Charney LLP keep you advised of all new developments?
 		 Yes  or  No
 
 
IMPORTANT NOTE:

This website has been developed to provide general information to potential class members on a class action that has been commenced against Sunrise Propane Energy Group Inc.

The site is not designed to answer questions about your individual situation or entitlement. Do not rely upon the information provided on this website as legal advice in respect of your individual situation nor use it as substitute for individual legal advice.

The information collected about potential class members will assist counsel in prosecuting the class action and assessing what damages were suffered by the class as a whole. Providing the information requested does not make you the client of Falconer Charney LLP. The court will ultimately decide who will be included as a class member.

This website will be updated from time to time to provide potential class members with information as it becomes available.