For plaintiffs

Stichting ICAM (Initiatieven Collectieve Acties Massaschade – Initiatives Collective Actions Mass Damage) is a foundation that acts on behave of injured parties in case of mass damage. It helps to protect the interests of groups of persons in case they incur damage through the incorrect and unlawful actions of large organisations.

We investigate, start, and assist collective procedures, bundling the forces of large groups of people. An example is health board GGD’s Data Leak, whereby the (medical) data of millions of people in the Netherlands were tossed out in public, or AirBnb, that billed double charges to both guests and tenants on its platform. It often regards big companies that do not, or hardly respect social responsibility and other ESG objectives.

By uniting injured parties as a group, we are able to gather sufficient financial and legal resources, so that we are able to counterbalance organisations that (often) are much larger. Which generally is impossible for individuals.

Based on over 13 years’ involvement in fourteen (international) mass claim cases for more than seven million citizens, consumers, and entrepreneurs, Stichting ICAM has thorough experience with class actions. We act in conjunction with a concerned team of experts, lawyers, (former) politicians, and committed supporters.

Geen kosten voor gedupeerden
The ICAM Foundation is a nonprofit organization. Participating in the ICAM Foundation’s initiatives does not cost victims any money. This is a deliberate choice, in line with our foundation’s mission that costs should not be a factor for victims in seeking justice.

In principle, the proceedings are conducted on a “no cure, no pay” basis. All costs are covered by the ICAM Foundation, so you do not have to pay anything yourself. Only if compensation is awarded will the ICAM Foundation request a “no cure, no pay” fee to cover the costs incurred and the risks involved.

For example, the no-win, no-fee fee in the GGD Data Breach case (www.datalek-ggd.nl)) amounts to 20% of the damages awarded. The ICAM Foundation will always attempt to have the defendant parties reimburse this no-win, no-fee fee as well, so that you do not have to pay it either.

The exact terms and conditions may vary by campaign, so always check the relevant project website for details on the specific campaign. For example, for the campaign regarding the GGD data breach, see the terms and conditions applicable there deelnemersovereenkomst.

Deelname aan een actie kan altijd worden beëindigd
Participants may withdraw from a campaign at any time. Under certain circumstances, however, the agreed-upon no-win, no-fee fee may still apply. The specific terms and conditions for each campaign are set forth in the relevant terms of participation. For example, regarding the GGD Data Breach campaign, please refer to the applicable deelnemersovereenkomst.

For professionals

Are you a lawyer, procedure funder, or a member of a non-profit organisation, and are you investigating the possibilities for starting a class action? Stichting ICAM is compliant with all regulations regarding both current legislation (WAMCA) and legislation prior to 1 January 2020 (WCAM and 3:305a BW (Netherlands Civil Code)) and has comprehensive knowledge and experience regarding these topics.

Stichting ICAM (Initiatieven Collectieve Acties Massaschade – Initiatives Collective Actions Mass Damage) as a ‘mass claim’ organisation defends the interest of large groups of (legal) persons in the event of damage due to the unlawful actions of sizeable organisations. It investigates, initiates, and assists collective legal procedures.

Based on over 13 years’ involvement in fourteen (international) mass claim cases for more than seven million citizens, consumers, and entrepreneurs, Stichting ICAM has thorough experience with class actions. We act in conjunction with a concerned team of experts, lawyers, (former) politicians, and committed supporters.

A summary of the expertise and support we have available:

• Conducting collective proceedings and (supervising) negotiations and mediation
• Management full operation class action
• Ensuring compliance with WAMCA, WCAM, 3:305a (Netherlands Civil Code) and the Dutch Claim Code
• Development (financial) plan of action
• Organizing (co)funding
  
• Selection law firm
• Manage group of participants
• Hiring other suppliers (operational, IT)
• Beheer groep deelnemers
• Gathering evidence
  
• Guidance media contacts
• Settlement execution and claims administration

Stichting ICAM is completely WAMCA/WCAM/3:305a BW-compliant.

Management Board

Stichting ICAM is managed by an independent Management Board. The Management Board is responsible for the establishment and implementation of the (financial) policies and for the realisation of the strategy that is focused on the objectives set in the articles of association.

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