ParaMed instrument sterilization $195K class action settlement

ParaMed agreed to a $195,000 settlement to resolve claims that it failed to follow the proper sterilization procedures at its clinics, resulting in patients contracting serious infections such as HIV.

The settlement benefits patients who received wound care involving the use of medical instruments at ParaMed’s clinics at 124 Barker St., 1340 Huron St. and 148 Fullarton St., Suite 200, in London, Ontario, between Jan. 1, 2008, and July 27, 2018, who ParaMed contacted and informed that they may have been exposed to viral infections and who later tested positive for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and/or HIV.

The class action lawsuit claims ParaMed failed to properly sterilize the instruments used at its three wound-care clinics in London. As a result of the allegedly unsterilized tools, patients were exposed to the risk of contracting serious diseases, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.

ParaMed is a home health care service provider. 

ParaMed hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $195,000 settlement to resolve the infection class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on any infections they suffered. 

Claimants can recover $15,000 for hepatitis B infection, $10,000 for hepatitis C infections and $25,000 for HIV infections. Payments may be reduced pro rata if the value of claims filed exceeds the available funds.

The deadline for exclusion was March 15, 2021, following the certification of the class action lawsuit.

The court granted this settlement final approval on Sept. 29, 2023.

In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 30, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Patients who received wound care involving the use of medical instruments at ParaMed’s clinics at 124 Barker St., 1340 Huron St. and 148 Fullarton St., Suite 200, in London, Ontario, between Jan. 1, 2008, and July 27, 2018, who ParaMed contacted and informed that they may have been exposed to viral infections and who later tested positive for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and/or HIV.

Potential Award

$25,000

Proof of Purchase

A copy of a valid, government-issued photo ID and documentation from the medical professional(s) who diagnosed the class member with hepatitis C, hepatitis B and/or HIV demonstrating that the class member is or was infected with one of those diseases and the date of the diagnosis.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

01/30/2024

Case Name

Kellesis v ParaMed Inc., Case No. 1862/18, in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Final Hearing

09/29/2023

Settlement Website

McKenzieLake.com/ParaMed-Class-Action

Claims Administrator

Attn: ParaMed Class Action Settlement Claims Administrator
McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP
140 Fullarton Street, Suite 1800
London, ON  N6A 5P2
christina.noble@mckenzielake.com
844-672-5666

Class Counsel

Matthew D Baer
MCKENZIE LAKE LAWYERS LLP

Defense Counsel

Douglas A Walker
WALLACE SMITH LLP