What happened: The Section 7 Plan requires eligible players to opt in before pursuing court-managed claims. The Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the refusal to certify Daniel Carcillo’s proposed class action in 2025.
Why it matters: Participation is not automatic, as it would be in a certified class action. Players who decline the process may sue separately, subject to applicable limitation periods.
By the numbers: The proposed class encompassed roughly 15,000 players and named 78 defendants; the approved framework can produce up to 60 joinder actions.
What to watch: The next test is how many players opt in and whether their cases proceed jointly or as separate actions.