The plaintiffs sought approval of solicitor-client accounts proposed by two law firms that represented them in a personal injury action arising from a motor vehicle accident.
The accounts were based on a previously approved contingency fee agreement.
The court approved the first lawyer's account for the main action but denied fees for the third party claim, as he undertook no risk regarding that claim.
The court approved the second law firm's account for the main action but reduced their proposed fees for the third party claim, finding the full contingency amount would be unreasonable.
The net settlement funds payable to the injured plaintiff were increased as a result.
