The Public Guardian and Trustee sought court approval of a proposed settlement of a long-running personal injury action arising from a motor vehicle accident and requested appointment as guardian of property under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992.
The injured party opposed both the settlement and the guardianship appointment.
The court reviewed extensive medical evidence and litigation history, including expert capacity assessments and prolonged procedural delays.
It concluded the settlement was reasonable and in the best interests of the injured party given evidentiary risks and the age of the litigation.
The court also found the respondent incapable of managing property and appointed the Public Guardian and Trustee as guardian of property.
