MBNA Canada Bank


Overview

This class proceeding concerns alleged illegal interest charges in relation to MBNA credit cards. The claim alleges that the flat fee MBNA charges in respect of cash advances constitutes interest and exceeds the maximum rate permitted by the Criminal Code (an effective annual rate of 60 per cent). The action seeks damages for repayment of the interest paid that exceeds the criminal rate and an injunction to compel MBNA to stop this practice.

The class of persons this class proceeding represents is set out in the certification order, below. Generally, it is comprised of all persons living in Canada who owned an MBNA credit card at any time prior to January 31, 2008 from which cash advances could be obtained.

The parties are in the discovery stage of litigation. This involves exchanging documents relevant to the dispute between the parties and oral examinations of a representative for each party.

Koskie Minsky LLP and Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP are appointed as class counsel.

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Latest Developments

August 30, 2010The parties have exchanged relevant documents and have tentatively scheduled oral examinations for November 2010.
January 22, 2010The parties are currently proceeding to the discovery stage in the litigation. Trial preparation is ongoing.

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