Airbnb, Inc. v. Lin
AIRBNB, INC.
Law Firm / Organization
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
AIRBNB CANADA INC.
Law Firm / Organization
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
AIRBNB IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
Law Firm / Organization
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
AIRBNB PAYMENTS UK LIMITED
Law Firm / Organization
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
ARTHUR LIN
Law Firm / Organization
Evolink Law Group
Lawyer(s)

Simon Lin

  • Background: Arthur Lin alleged that Airbnb violated section 54 of the Competition Act by displaying multiple prices for the same product and sought to certify his action as a class proceeding.

  • Court's Decision:

    1. The Federal Court initially certified Mr. Lin’s action as a class proceeding.
    2. Airbnb appealed, questioning the Federal Court's certification decision.
    3. Before the appeal decision, the parties reached a settlement and sought its approval from the Federal Court.
    4. The Federal Court approved the settlement, and the appeal was subsequently dismissed without costs.
  • Outcome: The case concluded with the parties reaching a settlement, and the appeal being dismissed, emphasizing the role of settlements in resolving class action disputes. 

  • No financial terms specified.

Federal Court of Appeal
A-464-19
Competition law