We are pleased to announce that a proposed settlement has been reached in the Accident Victim Class portion of the ongoing class action involving the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) and the Province of British Columbia.

What is this case about?

This class action lawsuit (known as Rorison and Methot v. ICBC) alleges that ICBC engaged in an unlawful scheme to divert money from the accident benefits accounts of injured individuals to the Medical Services Plan (MSP). The claim suggests that because ICBC applied these MSP charges for doctor visits to individual benefit accounts, some people were unable to access the full amount of accident benefits they were entitled to receive.

By settling, ICBC does not admit any liability or wrongdoing; rather, all parties have agreed to a compromise to resolve the dispute.

Settlement Details

ICBC has agreed to pay:

• $265,475.27 for unpaid accident benefits still owing to class members.
• $129,420.39 in interest on those unpaid benefits.
• $1,000 in additional compensation for each affected class member.

Who is included? You are a class member if you were injured in a motor vehicle accident on or after January 1, 1994, were insured by ICBC, and received accident benefits up to the legal limit of ICBC’s liability to pay, unless you opted-out of the class action by February 27, 2026 pursuant to a previous order of the Court. If the settlement is approved, ICBC will mail cheques directly to class members for the specific amount they are owed.

Legal Fees

This is a notable win for class members and in addition, Class Counsel is not seeking any legal fees from this settlement amount. This means the full settlement sum is intended to be paid out directly to the Accident Victim Class Members.

Your Rights and Next Steps

The settlement must be approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia to become official.

• Approval Hearing: The hearing is scheduled for May 15, 2026, at 9:00 am at the Courthouse at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC.
• Right to Object: If you have not opted out, you have the right to comment on or object to the settlement. Written objections must be sent to Class Counsel at [email protected] and received by May 8, 2026.

Important Documents

For a full understanding of the settlement and your rights, please review the court-authorized documents:

• Short Form Notice – A quick summary of the settlement.
• Long Form Notice – A detailed explanation of the case and the agreement.
• Settlement Agreement – The full written agreement with ICBC.
• First Stage Order – The court order establishing the notice process and timelines.

For full details of this class action visit: ICBC MSP Class Action.