Overview

• The proposal was filed on July 19 by B.C.’s government and Proactio as part of efforts to end long-running solitary confinement litigation.
• It seeks to establish a $60 million fund for class members, with individual awards capped at $91 000 pending judicial approval.
• Koskie Minsky LLP and McEwan Partners LLP have been appointed as class counsel, with Proactio designated to administer the claims process.
• Eligibility covers inmates held in solitary confinement for at least 15 consecutive days since April 2005 or suffering known mental illness during such placements.
• Incarcerated individuals placed in isolation after Dec. 22, 2020, have until Sept. 2 to opt out and retain rights to pursue separate legal action.