The class action would be on an opt-out basis, so that anyone who fitted the criteria would be included automatically.
“The next step will be to put together a communication that will go to all the members of the class, because this class action is on what’s called an opt-out basis.
“They will have a certain time to opt out if they want to, and then the class will be finalised.”
Shard said the process began in 2017 and could take two or three more years to resolve.