{"id":57096,"date":"2026-10-19T05:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slatervecchio.com\/?post_type=newsroom&#038;p=57096"},"modified":"2026-10-19T08:30:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:30:17","slug":"update-on-lytton-fire-class-action-following-certification-by-the-supreme-court-of-british-columbia-2","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/slatervecchio.com\/fr\/newsroom\/press-releases\/update-on-lytton-fire-class-action-following-certification-by-the-supreme-court-of-british-columbia-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Update on Lytton Fire Class Action Following Certification by the Supreme Court of British Columbia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next Steps for Individuals and Entities Affected by the June 30, 2021 Lytton Fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the previously announced certification of the Lytton Fire Class Action by the Supreme Court of British Columbia in December, 2025, Class Counsel is issuing this update to ensure that all individuals, companies, and entities affected by the June 30, 2021 Lytton Fire understand their rights, what comes next, and how to participate in the proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lawsuit alleges that Canadian Pacific Railway (&#8220;CP&#8221;) and\/or Canadian National Railway (&#8220;CN&#8221;) caused or ignited the Lytton Fire, which devastated the Village of Lytton and surrounding areas. The class action seeks compensation on behalf of all those who suffered losses, injuries, or damages as a result of the fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information <a href=\"https:\/\/slatervecchio.com\/fr\/class-action\/lytton-creek-wildfire-class-action\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.slatervecchio.com\/class-action\/lytton-creek-wildfire-class-action\/\">can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who Is Included in the Class?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As previously announced, the Court has certified the class as all persons, companies, and other entities who claim to have suffered loss, damage, or injury arising from the Lytton Fire within the area identified on the BC Wildfire Service map dated August 19, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class Members may have experienced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Loss or damage to homes, buildings, or structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss or damage to personal property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical or psychological injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible out of pocket expenses that would not have otherwise been incurred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The death of a spouse, parent, or child on June 30, 2021 as a result of the fire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Class Members Should Do Now<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class Members are automatically included and do not need to take immediate action to participate. We recommend that all class members:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register for updates online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compile and keep all documents supporting their losses (receipts, estimates, medical records, photos, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a detailed account of their experience of the Lytton Fire for future reference<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opt<\/strong><strong>\u2011<\/strong><strong>Out Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class Members who do not wish to be part of the class action may opt out by submitting an <a href=\"https:\/\/slatervecchio.com\/forms\/lytton-creek-wildfire-class-action-opt-out\/\">opt-out form available here<\/a>\u00a0OR a signed letter to Class Counsel containing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name, address, email, and phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A statement indicating the intention to opt out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information regarding any insurance indemnification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For insurers: the name and contact information of the insured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For companies: the entity name and the position of the person signing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opt\u2011out requests must be received or post\u2011marked by <strong>December 18, 2026<\/strong>. Those who opt out will not receive compensation through this class action but will retain the right to pursue their own lawsuit against CP and\/or CN. <a href=\"https:\/\/slatervecchio.com\/forms\/lytton-creek-wildfire-class-action-opt-out\/\">An opt-out form is available at here<\/a> or by contacting Class Counsel at <a href=\"mailto:LyttonFireClassAction@SlaterVecchio.com\">LyttonFireClassAction@SlaterVecchio.com<\/a> or 604\u2011682\u20115111.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Class Counsel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class Members are represented jointly by CFM Lawyers LLP and Slater Vecchio LLP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class Members are not responsible for paying legal fees out\u2011of\u2011pocket. Any fees will be paid from settlement or judgment funds, subject to Court approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Happens Next<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The litigation is now progressing with document exchange and examinations of CP and CN representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trial addressing the questions of whether CN and\/or CP caused or contributed to the Lytton Fire is scheduled to begin May 31, 2027. If the Court finds CP and\/or CN caused or contributed to the Lytton Fire, additional procedures will be established to resolve remaining common issues and individual claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class Counsel who may be contacted for more information: Email: <a href=\"mailto:LyttonFireClassAction@SlaterVecchio.com\">LyttonFireClassAction@SlaterVecchio.com<\/a>, Phone: 604-227-2661, Toll-Free: 1-866-344-7383, Address: 18th Floor, 777\u00a0Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K4<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","newsroom_category":[1165],"class_list":["post-57096","newsroom","type-newsroom","status-publish","hentry","newsroom_category-press-releases"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Update on Lytton Fire Class Action Following Certification by the Supreme Court of British Columbia | Slater Vecchio LLP<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/slatervecchio.com\/fr\/newsroom\/press-releases\/update-on-lytton-fire-class-action-following-certification-by-the-supreme-court-of-british-columbia-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"fr_CA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Update on Lytton Fire Class Action Following Certification by the Supreme Court of British Columbia | Slater Vecchio LLP\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Next Steps for Individuals and Entities Affected by the June 30, 2021 Lytton Fire. 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