Saint-Hilaire v. Québec (City of), [2016] QCCQ 4510.
The Court was seized of a liability claim against the City of Quebec (“City”) instituted by Ms. Saint-Hilaire and Mr. Gonthier following the massive presence of black particles in their home’s water. Ms. Saint-Hilaire and Mr. Gonthier first noticed the presence of the black particles in February of 2012. From 2012 to 2015, these particles remained more or less present. Following many interventions by the City and by professionals, it became clear that these particles did not stem from a problem with their residence, but with the water supply system.