Siskinds LLP and Sotos LLP filed a proposed national class action against Ford and Bosch alleging that illegal defeat devices were installed in certain Ford F-250 and F-350 vehicles model years 2011-2017.

Siskinds’ Québec-based affiliate, Siskinds Desmeules, also filed a similar action on behalf of Québec residents.

Siskinds is of the opinion that this class proceeding is no longer viable, and the representative plaintiff no longer wishes to pursue the claim against Ford, Bosch and the Ford dealer defendants. On this basis, Siskinds sought and obtained the approval of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to dismiss the proposed class proceeding.

The limitation period for bringing any potential claim related to the issues raised in the proposed class proceeding, if there is any time left within it, will recommence on September 27, 2022, except for Quebec residents. On the expiry of the limitation period, any right you may have to sue over these matters may be extinguished. Limitation periods vary across Canada. As such, you should seek legal advice from local counsel. Please refer to the Order (Leave to Dismiss Action) dated September 27, 2022 for further information.